Dive-site story
Maakana Corner sits along an outer channel edge in Lhaviyani Atoll, where incoming tides draw pelagic species to the junction between ocean and lagoon. The topography features a sloping reef plateau interspersed with small overhangs and coral blocks, dropping steeply into the channel basin. Strong tidal movements make this predominantly a drift dive where reef hooks are often deployed to watch predatory fish gather in the current.
Channel corner frequented by grey reef sharks and schooling eagle rays in incoming currents
Sprawling plateau scattered with hard coral outcrops harboring green sea turtles and large batfish
Good opportunities for pelagic drift diving alongside schools of jacks and hunting tuna
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings the calmest seas and highest incoming-tide visibility to eastern atoll channels.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mobula RayMobula | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth TunaGymnosarda unicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common |
Marine forecast
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