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Dive Spot Guide•
Fish Head
North Ari shark thila with steep walls and big fish life.
Local operator required
Boat access and current management make operator support the practical default.
Boat-reached thila in North Ari Atoll; plan for current, a faster descent, and an experienced scuba profile.
About Fish Head
Fish Head is a famous North Ari Atoll thila with a circular reef plate, steep walls, and the kind of shark-and-schooling-fish action that made it famous. Expect grey reef sharks, whitetips, fusiliers, tuna, jacks, snappers, turtles, and surgeonfish, with the current and timing shaping how much the site gives back. A local boat plan keeps the drop-in and pickup aligned with the flow.
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Research Estimate At Fish Head
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Fish Head?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Fish Head Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 35m
Depth Note
Reef plate starts around 10 m and drops to 35 m on the walls.
Best Season
Year-round, with the best animal action when current and season line up.
Typical Conditions
Current-sensitive thila with steep walls, fast descent, and large schools of fish in the blue.
Safety & Access At Fish Head
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
This is a current-sensitive shark thila: plan a fast descent, stay close to the guide, and keep an eye on gas and trim.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and a current check are the practical baseline.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-reserve and operator rules in Ari Atoll.
Local Intel For Fish Head
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic current-sensitive shark thila, best for buoyancy control and attention to the plan.
Freediving
Not the primary fit; scuba gets more of the site and handles the current better.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the action is below the surface and on the current edge of the reef.
Wildlife at Fish Head
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fish Head
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fish Head
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
