Hanifaru Bay Dive Site — Maldives

About Hanifaru Bay

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, world-famous for mass manta ray feeding aggregations during the southwest monsoon (June–November). Up to 200 reef mantas circle in formation, feeding on dense plankton concentrated by tidal currents in this natural amphitheatre. Whale sharks also visit regularly, making this one of the most spectacular marine wildlife spectacles on the planet.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–15 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Best time: May - November
• Region: Maldives

Highlights

• Manta Rays
• Whale Sharks

Marine Life at Hanifaru Bay

• Anthias
• Reef Manta Ray
• Tiger Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Bull Shark
• Whale Shark
• Bottlenose Dolphin
• Eagle Ray

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