Gangehi Kandu
A channel about 3 km long and 200 m wide near Gangehi island in north-western Ari, dived as a drift from its north side with currents of up to 4 knots. Between 20 and 25 m the rocky walls are full of crevices, sharks rest on the sandy floor, and grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks and napoleon wrasse are common. Manta rays, tuna and eagle rays pass in the blue, and with luck even a whale shark.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
- Area: North Ari Atoll
- Depth: 20–30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: channel, drift
- Coordinates: 4.21758, 72.74073
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, manta rays, eagle rays, tuna, whale shark (rare)
- Tips: Dive it only on an incoming current; an SMB is mandatory.