Local-island guide describing the site as a favorite and for experienced divers.
Vaavu Atoll
Miyaru Kandu is a protected shark channel with a strong drift.
Miyaru Kandu is a protected shark channel with a strong drift.
Plan the current, entry point, and reef-hook setup with a local guide.
Miyaru Kandu is a boat-only channel dive in northeast Vaavu Atoll with a steep outer wall, overhangs, and coral blocks that hold sharks and other pelagics. The site is built for current-aware drift diving: when the flow is on, you hook in or drift the channel mouth and watch the blue; when it is lighter, the same route opens up ledges, soft corals, and reef life. It is an iconic shark channel rather than a casual reef stroll, and planning around tide and guide timing matters.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Strong current and protected-area rules make a local guide important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no practical shore entry.
Legal Notes
Designated protected marine area; follow local rules and guide instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided drift dive; hook in when the current is running, and use lighter-current days for a slower look at ledges and fish.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; current, depth, and channel structure make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site because the channel flow and drift profile are built for scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local-island guide describing the site as a favorite and for experienced divers.
Protected-area page with channel structure, coral blocks, sharks, and the alternative name.
Liveaboard itinerary includes Miyaru Kandu / Dhevana Kandu on a popular Vaavu route.
Outer-wall drift description, reef-hook procedure, and pelagic/shark species list.


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