Dive-site story
Hafsa Thila is an isolated submerged coral pinnacle in North Ari Atoll with a compact footprint. Steep flanks plunge from the plateau to a sandy seabed, forming deep overhangs and undercut ledges along the perimeter. Passing currents draw resident whitetip reef sharks and cruising grey reef sharks. Off the reef edge, batfish and fusilier schools gather in open water, while the pinnacle top holds anemone fields and coral blocks harboring moray eels and scorpionfish.
Grey reef sharks patrolling drop-offs and resting whitetip reef sharks along the sandy base
Dense clusters of sea anemones across the reef plateau
Large groupers and soldierfish schools sheltered in deep undercuts and coral overhangs
Bluefin trevallies and barracudas hunting around upcurrent corners
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon months bring calm seas and clear water to North Ari Atoll.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown anemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny nurse sharkNebrius ferrugineus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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