Vilingili Kandu
Long channel in the north-east corner of Huvadhoo Atoll beside Villingili (Gaafu Alifu). Divers hook in at around 30 m in the current and watch a steady parade of reef sharks; strong currents and rough seas in bad weather make it a site for experienced divers.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Huvadhoo (Gaafu Alifu & Dhaalu)
- Depth: 20–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: channel, drift, wall
- Coordinates: 0.7447, 73.4376 (approximate)
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, eagle rays, hammerhead sharks (occasional)
- Unverified: The two published GPS points differ by about 2 km (wannadive: between Villingili and Kooddoo; SSI: west of Villingili). The pin uses the wannadive position in the gap between the islands.
- Tips: Reef hook needed; time the dive for the right current.