Shark Island Dive
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.
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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Fuvahmulahdive Dive Maldives
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Fuvahmulah Scuba Club
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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)
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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