North Malé Atoll · Maldives · Reef · Drift
Kuda Faru
Groups of eagle rays and barracuda on the incoming current
Area photo: Genet (Diskussion) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuda Faru, also called Shark Point, is a coral reef in North Malé Atoll dived in the incoming current. When that current is strong, reef sharks, large groups of eagle rays and barracuda gather along it, and that strong current makes it an advanced dive.
Also known as Shark Point, Finger Point.
Where it is and how deep
4.5704° N, 73.3751° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The coral top starts at 13 m (42 ft) and the reef drops to 30 m (100 ft). The dive is timed for the incoming current: when it runs strong there is a very good chance of reef sharks and big groups of eagle rays and barracuda along the reef.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
- Eagle rays
- Barracuda
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime |
Season follows North Malé Atoll: December to April is dry with gentle breezes; late May to July is the weakest stretch, when most liveaboards leave the atoll.
Know before you go
- The incoming current can be strong, which makes this an advanced dive.
Dive videos
2023 Bandos 10 Diving Maldives Kuda Faru North Male Atoll HD · ScubaDoc on YouTube
Sources
- Kuda Faru (Shark Point) - Diving in North Male Atoll — Wannadive.net
- Diving in the North Male Atoll, the Maldives — DiveTip
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