Dive-site story
Fish Head, locally known as Mushimasmigili Thila, is an offshore pinnacle and one of the earliest designated marine protected areas in the Maldives. Steep drop-offs, deep undercut caves, and horizontal overhangs line the perimeter of this submerged seamount. Swept by oceanic currents, the site functions as a magnet for schooling pelagic predators and resident reef sharks.
Congregations of grey reef sharks patrolling the upcurrent corner of the reef
Expansive undercut ledges decorated with seafans and soft corals
Dense schools of blue-striped snappers and jacks hovering along the plateau
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings calmer seas and optimal visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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