Maaya Thila

About this site

Often called 'The Grey Reef Shark Capital,' this small pinnacle offers incredible biodiversity. Famous for guaranteed white tip reef shark sightings both day and night. The night dive here is legendary with sleeping turtles, hunting octopus, and sharks patrolling. A protected marine area.

Conditions

Country

Maldives

Region

North Ari Atoll

Max depth

6–30 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
• Pinnacle

Marine life

• Sharks
• Rays
• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Octopus
• Eels
• Pelagic fish