Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    Farikede (Thresher Shark Point)

    Shark Island Dive

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    Farikede (Thresher Shark Point)

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Shark Island Dive 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Shark Island Dive in Vaavu Atoll tends to be a straightforward drift along a sloping reef, shallow enough that you can really stretch out your bottom time. We often find ourselves just floating, watching the reef come alive with the usual suspects – parrotfish, schooling snappers, and the occasional turtle gliding by. The current can pick up, so it's a good spot to practice your drift diving skills without getting too overwhelmed. It’s not about huge pelagics here, but more about that classic Maldivian reef scene, perfect for a relaxed afternoon dive or a longer photography session. If you’re looking for a chill dive with consistent reef action, this fits the bill.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Island Dive

    Shark Island Dive Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Shark Island Dive, 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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