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Fushivaru Kandu
Boat-access channel dive with sharks and eagle rays.
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Boat-only channel timing and protected-area rules make local guidance the sensible default.
Boat-only Lhaviyani channel dive with current-timed corners, protected-area rules, and strong shark-and-ray payoff when the flow is right.
About Fushivaru Kandu
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.
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Research Estimate At Fushivaru Kandu
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Fushivaru Kandu?
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Fushivaru Kandu Planning Details
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.
Safety & Access At Fushivaru Kandu
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
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.
Local Intel For Fushivaru Kandu
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.
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Fushivaru Kandu Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Fushivaru Kandu Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
maldives-magazine.com · Independent Public
Published Oct 2, 2022Independent dive guide with sharks, rays, schooling fish, and current notes.
www.environment.gov.mv · Official
Protected-area listing for the Fushivaru Kandu area.
www.komandoo.com · Tourism
Published Jul 20, 2024Resort article describing the Fushivaru area, protected status, and current/shark life.
www.scuba-addict.co.uk · Community
Trip report with channel depth, shark mix, and eagle-ray encounter.
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