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Dhigurah Arch sits along the outer ocean reef of South Ari Atoll, shaped by a coral swim-through and stepped overhangs along the drop-off. While the cavernous arch shelters resting nurse sharks and seafans, the open ocean side offers reliable chances to watch cruising pelagics move along the reef wall.
Natural coral archway draped in sea whips and soft corals
Cruising whale sharks and reef sharks along the ocean drop-off
Deep undercut ledges harboring resting rays and nocturnal fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon period offers the calmest seas and highest water clarity on this stretch of reef.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny Nurse SharkNebrius ferrugineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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