Maarehaa Kandu
Channel on the eastern side of Huvadhoo Atoll inside a protected area where fishing is banned, which is why sharks can be met here in large numbers. Grey reef sharks, eagle rays and giant trevally work the current line, with hawksbill turtles and the occasional whale shark.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Huvadhoo (Gaafu Alifu & Dhaalu)
- Depth: 8–30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: channel, drift
- Coordinates: 0.4572, 73.5687
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, eagle rays, trevally, turtles, whale shark (occasional)
- Tips: Protected area: no fishing. Fast drift – advanced divers.