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Shaviyani Miyaru Thila manta record.
Dive Spot Guide•
Miyaru Thila
Miyaru Thila boat dive with sharks and rays.
An intermediate Shaviyani Atoll thila with overhangs, current, and regular big-fish action.
About Miyaru Thila
Boat-access thila in Shaviyani Atoll with a compact underwater mount, overhangs at multiple levels, and a reef profile that pushes into blue-water edges where current can bring larger fish through the site. Plan it as an intermediate Maldives dive: there is no shore entry, current management matters, and the main draw is shark, ray, and manta action around the overhangs.
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Research Estimate At Miyaru Thila
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Miyaru Thila?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Miyaru Thila Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top starts around 10 m and slopes to about 30 m on all sides.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer visibility in the dry season and manta activity in the SW monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Current can be present around the thila, with overhangs giving shelter and larger fish moving through.
Safety & Access At Miyaru Thila
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentOverhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Expect current around the thila and keep clear of overhangs; sharks, rays, and manta encounters are possible.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area and operator rules.
Local Intel For Miyaru Thila
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A thila dive with overhangs across a depth range of about 10–30 m.
Freediving
Possible for experienced freedivers in calm conditions, but the site is mainly a scuba thila with current and overhangs.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main features sit below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Miyaru Thila
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Miyaru Thila
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
