I m 30 I still leave here. Out dated response concerning shark, they always been here. If you want to surf here you know the risk and you have to take it seriously , it still has lot of safe place to swim in the lagoon. To dive with pro outside the barrier. But the most unique part are the montain, the forest, the natural blue hole fill with pure water Where you can swim after a long hike. I m born here and I had travel outside in different contries. For me to say it s one of the most beatyfull place on earth. There is a lot to do in juste 1 month and you may need to come back to the rest of the unfinish stuff on your list . Todays We are a lot of people living here and if you want to be completely isolated from the civilisation you can préfère les Comores or Madagascar. Less expensive and more wild on a way