Fish Head
Protected Area
Mushimasmigili Thila
Why dive here
With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Fish Head offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Fish Head, also known as Shark Point or Mushimasmingili Thila, usually delivers on its promise of shark sightings. It’s a pretty consistent spot for grey reef sharks patrolling the reef edge, often joined by whitetips. We've seen schools of bannerfish here too, and if you keep an eye on the blue, you might catch a glimpse of an eagle ray cruising past. Currents can be a factor, so it’s best for divers comfortable with a bit of drift, especially when you’re hanging out waiting for the bigger stuff to swim by. It’s a solid dive, offering a good chance to see some classic Maldivian pelagics.
Typical Fish Head Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fish Head
Fish Head Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fish Head, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.03, 72.87) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.1–31.1°C
Current Speed
14.32 cm/s
Direction: E (102.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.094 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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