Rasdhoo Madivaru Dive Site — Maldives

About Rasdhoo Madivaru

A thrilling early-morning dive on the outer reef of Rasdhoo Atoll, famous for encounters with schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks. Divers descend to 30m+ before dawn and wait on the reef slope as hammerheads cruise past in the blue water. Grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and eagle rays are also frequently sighted. The dive requires good deep-water experience and comfort in open blue water with occasional strong currents.

Site Information

• Depth: 6–30 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Channel/Drift
• Current: Currents at Rasdhoo Madivaru can be moderate to strong, especially during incoming tides, which attract more pelagic species. Entry is typically via boat, and familiarity with drift diving is recommended for the advanced conditions experienced here.
• Best time: December - April
• Region: Maldives

Highlights

• Hammerhead Sharks
• Grey Reef Sharks
• Eagle Rays

Marine Life at Rasdhoo Madivaru

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

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