Fuvahmulah + Huvadhoo
Tiger sharks, then the southern atoll channels.
- Overall rank
- #11 of 20
- Editor’s score
- 8.7 / 10
- Best months
- March
- Go for
- Tiger sharks · Threshers
Why dive here?
Fuvahmulah is known for its tiger-shark dives. March also offers chances of threshers, hammerheads and oceanic mantas. The main tiger-shark site uses food to attract sharks. Add Huvadhoo for channel dives and encounters without feeding.
When to go
The best time to dive here is March. Check the linked season guide and ask your operator about conditions for your dates.
What to look for
These are the main draws. Sightings vary by site, season and luck.
- Tiger sharks
- Threshers
- Oceanic mantas
- Channel sharks
Conditions and trip planning
Advanced. Blue water, current and some deep dawn profiles. The island has no protective atoll.
Trip format: Land-based on Fuvahmulah; add a liveaboard for Huvadhoo’s channels.
About the score
Fuvahmulah + Huvadhoo scores 8.7/10 for diving at its best. The ranking favours sharks and other large animals, followed by reef health and variety across the trip. Price and travel time do not affect the score.
Underwater photos
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Dives on video
Watch for the conditions, marine life and pace of the dives. Each video shows one trip.