Kandooma Thila

Located in the middle of Kandooma Kandu, the famous diving spot known as "Thila" holds tremendous appeal for advanced and expert divers. In fact, from 2000 to 2009, this site held the prestigious 10th place world ranking for shark diving. The reef's pinnacle boasts a stunning array of vibrant hard corals at its summit, while the sides of the Thila are adorned with delicate soft corals. With its strong currents, Thila promises a thrilling underwater experience for those equipped with Advanced and Nitrox diving skills.

Be prepared to encounter a multitude of captivating marine species in this underwater haven. Dive alongside impressive schools of eagle rays, white tip sharks, barracudas, green turtles, and grey reef sharks. Keep an eye out for rare appearances by tiger sharks, adding an extra touch of excitement to your adventure.

Renowned as one of the best dive sites in the Maldives and a world-class shark diving destination, Thila showcases a teardrop-shaped pinnacle nestled amidst a channel running alongside the reef. The currents unleashed in this channel bring abundant action, making it the focal point of this dive. With a minimum depth of approximately 13 meters and a maximum depth of 29 meters, Thila is adorned with majestic table corals, coral blocks, and stag horns. These coral blocks serve as cleaning stations for various reef fish, attracting an impressive array of marine life for divers to marvel at.

Venture towards the western point of the pinnacle, aptly named "Jack Corner" due to the presence of large schools of big-eyed jacks. These jacks are accompanied by bustling groups of barracudas, snappers, sailfish, stingrays, groupers, white tip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks. The area teems with glassfish and anthias, serving as a feast for the larger predators that roam these waters. Nearby, seek sheltered snappers and groupers nestled among the expansive coral blocks encircling the pinnacle. Keep an eye out for feeding turtles at the pinnacle's peak and enjoy the graceful sight of Napoleon wrasse drifting with the current.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters, Thila offers divers an unparalleled underwater experience. Perfect for advanced and expert divers, this captivating dive site awaits explorers in the stunning Maldives. Discover the wonders of Thila, only a short distance from Cocoa Tila, Lainoofaru Magu, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives.