Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila)

About this site

One of the most famous dive sites in the Maldives, this protected marine area was once a shark-feeding site. Now home to a healthy population of reef sharks. Large schools of fusiliers, snapper, and barracuda circle the pinnacle. Regular eagle ray and Napoleon wrasse encounters.

Conditions

Country

Maldives

Region

North Ari Atoll

Max depth

10–35 m

Visibility

15–30 m

Water temperature

27–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

January-April, October-December

Type

Reef

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Reef
• Drift
• Pinnacle

Marine life

• Sharks
• Rays
• Barracuda
• Pelagic fish