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A solitary shark glides elegantly through the deep blue ocean in the Maldives, embodying the beauty of marine life.
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Shark Point

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.1 12 especies 16 colaboradores

Shark Point in the Maldives is a year-round dive destination known for shark encounters and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing chasing pelagics.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Pelagic hotspotBleachingRiskCurrentVariesSeasonal

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde, Tortuga carey

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.2 kn
Olas
0.68 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (48%)
Now: W (275°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.72m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.53m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.53m ▼ 10:00 · +0.32m ▲ 15:00 · +0.46m ▼ 22:00 · +0.15m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:56 18:03
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12 0.82 9 0mm
09-20 13.8 0.9 8 7mm
09-21 13.4 0.98 9 5mm
09-22 14.3 0.9 9 4mm
09-23 13.5 0.98 8 2mm
09-24 18.2 1.04 8 11mm
09-25 16.4 1.04 8 9mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.2°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Shark Point delivers consistent shark sightings in the Maldives, making it a standout destination for divers seeking pelagic action. The site draws both reef sharks and larger species, offering reliable encounters throughout the year. Water conditions remain relatively stable, supporting healthy marine populations across multiple depth zones. The dive site sits outside a marine protected area, which means standard Maldivian diving regulations apply. Visibility and depth vary by season and specific mooring, so check conditions with local operators before booking. Twelve documented species observations confirm the site's biodiversity, ranging from reef residents to visiting predators. Three community-contributed videos provide real footage of conditions and marine life. Current coral bleaching monitoring suggests the area warrants attention—confirm latest reef status with your operator. Year-round accessibility makes Shark Point flexible for travel planning, though seasonal swells and currents can shift dive difficulty.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tortuga verdeTortuga carey

Tipos de buceo

PelágicoArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G/J/K/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8628km · ~1984kg · €36

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 10h este · 7 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Shark Point?

Shark Point is diveable year-round in the Maldives. Seasonal swells and currents vary, so confirm current conditions with local dive operators for your specific travel dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Shark Point?

Depth and difficulty vary depending on exact mooring and conditions. Contact local operators for site-specific briefings and to confirm suitability for your training level.

What marine life can I expect at Shark Point?

Shark Point is named for reliable shark sightings. Twelve documented species have been observed at the site, including reef sharks and pelagic visitors. Marine life varies seasonally.

Do I need special permits to dive Shark Point?

Shark Point sits outside marine protected areas. Standard Maldivian dive regulations apply. Work with a licensed local operator to handle permits and current access requirements.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Maafushi Scuba

6.1 km
4.9 (168 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 910-9622
Horario: Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Dhigu Thila

1.3 km
Centro de buceo

Digu Kuda Giri

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Centro de buceo

Maafushi Thila

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Maldives Passion

5.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Maldives - One of the world's best shark diving locations

Steve Blanche
💬 1 top comments
  • 💕 P*R*O*M*O*S*M!

    @lorenzo2775 · 👍 0

Shark Tank Dive Maldives -Tigers, Bulls and more

Ryan's Wildlife Videos
💬 3 top comments
  • Awesome.

    @FreedomWanderer · 👍 2
  • So many sharks in one setting!!! 😍

    @jamesthomasparker · 👍 2
  • Hi, great video. Excellent camera work and amazing wildlife. Good job. Also, thanks, you just saved me a trip to the Maldives. My wife saw this and said, ‘no way I’m going there” :) well, at least the shark dive portion. Quite the contrast with the safeties put in place at Beqa Lagoon Resort in Fiji for their shark dives. Thanks again, well done.

    @EnjoyingRetirement · 👍 1

Diving at the Varaveha Shark Point in Addu, Maldives.

Salt Water People
wind peaks May-Oct-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: May (0/100) Now: Sep (52/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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