Dive Site · dhaalu atoll
Velavaru Kandu
Also known as: Velavaru Channel
- Level
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Best Season
- Nov–Apr best vis
- Protection
- None noted
Feature Creatures
Grey reef sharks Whitetip reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish
Site Description
An advanced site with strong currents best visited November to April for peak visibility. Grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, barracuda, Napoleon wrasse, green and hawksbill turtles, snappers, fusiliers, and batfish are regularly encountered.
Notes
Coordinates approximate—anchored near the named island/reef; verify locally.
