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    Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks dive site
    reef
    5-15m
    Beginner
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    V.Miyaru Kan'du

    Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    V.Miyaru Kan'du

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeSep–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 45+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-15m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    This Vaavu Atoll site offers a close look at nurse sharks, often attracted to boats for feeding. It’s primarily a snorkeling experience, bringing you right into the action with these docile sharks. While the feeding isn't natural, it's a reliable way to interact with them, making it suitable for snorkelers and those new to shark encounters. Expect a busy scene with other boats around.

    Typical Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks

    Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nurse sharks feeding from boat and snorkeling with sharks, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.8, 73.35) (23km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.5–30.9°C

    Current Speed

    9.85 cm/s

    Direction: NE (66°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.137 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.12 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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