Dive Site · north male atoll
Helengeli Thila
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Current
- Moderate–Strong
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Protection
- None noted
Feature Creatures
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Site Description
Soft corals and dense anthias clouds characterize this North Male' Atoll pinnacle, where moderate-to-strong currents attract grey reef sharks, schooling jacks, napoleon wrasse, and hawksbill turtles year-round. Advanced divers will encounter moray eels, leaf scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and barracuda throughout the water column.
Notes
Blue‑water safety stop likely. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
