Dhiyamigili Corner
Classic pelagic corner at the southern tip of Dhiyamigili island, about 15 minutes by dhoni from COMO Maalifushi. Grey, whitetip and nurse sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, dogtooth tuna, fusiliers, snapper and hawksbill turtles are seen, occasionally mobula rays. Beginners can stay on the upper reef, while the deeper corner and the 2.2 km drift into Guraidhoo Corner are for advanced divers.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Thaa
- Depth: 30 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: strong
- Type: channel, drift, reef
- Coordinates: 2.335, 73.342 (approximate)
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, nurse sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, tuna, fusilier, turtles, mobula (occasional)
- Unverified: No published GPS; pin placed off the southern tip of Dhiyamigili island (OSM).
- Tips: Currents towards Guraidhoo can be very strong; good navigation and drift experience needed.