Dive-site story
Located along the reef perimeter near Embudu Island in South Malé Atoll, this site centers on a sloping coral reef and sandy channels where tawny nurse sharks gather in groups. Divers drift along the reef wall and drop-offs to observe resting sharks under coral overhangs, alongside regular visits from stingrays and jacks patrolling the edge of the channel.
Congregations of docile nurse sharks resting along sandy ledges and beneath table corals
Regular passes from giant trevally, eagle rays, and reef sharks patrolling the drop-off
Expansive hard coral formations interspersed with anemone clusters on the upper reef slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon months typically bring the calmest seas and clearest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawny nurse sharkNebrius ferrugineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pink whiprayPateobatis fai | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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