Lhaviyani planning page with current-timed channel and shark/ray corner notes.
Boat-access channel dive with sharks and eagle rays.
Boat-access channel dive with sharks and eagle rays.
Boat-only channel timing and protected-area rules make local guidance the sensible default.
Protected Lhaviyani channel dive with step-down reef corners and a deeper blue-water run that draws sharks, eagle rays, snappers, jackfish, and barracuda when the current is moving. It is a boat-only dive that rewards good timing and comfortable buoyancy.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 45m
Depth Note
Public dive reports place the useful line from the reef finish around 10 m out to a channel that runs roughly 40-45 m deep.
Best Season
Year-round; current windows matter more than the calendar, though settled weather makes the dive easier to manage.
Typical Conditions
Current-timed channel diving with sheltered corners, open-blue crossings, and strong pelagic traffic when the flow is right.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat this as a current-sensitive boat dive. Keep a clear route plan, conservative gas reserve, and a guide who knows where the channel flow is manageable.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is current-sensitive and sits in a protected channel area, so guided timing is the practical default.
Legal Notes
Follow protected-area rules, local operator guidance, and any resort or park briefings before entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive. Expect to work the channel lip, use the corners for shelter, and finish the dive where the flow allows.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. Moving water and boat logistics make scuba the much better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site. The current and boat-only setup suit scuba far better than casual surface sessions.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Lhaviyani planning page with current-timed channel and shark/ray corner notes.
Independent dive guide with sharks, rays, schooling fish, and current notes.
Protected-area listing for the Fushivaru Kandu area.
Resort article describing the Fushivaru area, protected status, and current/shark life.
Trip report with channel depth, shark mix, and eagle-ray encounter.
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