Dive-site story
Translating directly to 'Shark Channel' in Dhivehi, this deep cut in Vaavu Atoll's outer rim lives up to its name. Divers typically drop in on the ocean side and drift down to the channel drop-off, hooking into the reef edge to watch pelagic action in the incoming blue water. Grey reef sharks patrol in force across the entrance alongside schools of eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, and jackfish.
Consistent aggregations of grey reef sharks schooling along the channel drop-off
Spotted eagle rays cruising effortlessly in the incoming current
Dynamic blue-water drift finishing along the inner channel wall
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon period brings incoming currents on eastern atolls, yielding top visibility and high pelagic density.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth tunaGymnosarda unicolor | Common |
Marine forecast
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