Dive Site · north male atoll
Banana Reef
Also known as: Gaathugiri
- Depth
- avg. 23m m
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Current
- Moderate
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- Popular protected reef zone (local rules apply)
Feature Creatures
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Site Description
This North Male' reef with caves suits beginner to intermediate divers with moderate currents year-round. Grey reef sharks, eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, napoleon wrasse, turtles, snappers and moray eels explore the terrain.
Notes
Approximate GPS near Furanafushi reef. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
