Lhohifushi Kandu

This dive site in the water is known for its typical channel dive experience. However, the challenging down/up currents present here make it unsuitable for beginner divers. Advanced and expert divers will find this place full of possibilities, with sightings of whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, batfish, butterflyfish, napoleon wrasse, and sometimes even a large school of dolphins!

The channel can be submerged both ways, with the incoming current typically being stronger. To reach a depth of 30m as quickly as possible, divers should perform a negative entry. Sticking to the right side of the channel rewards divers with magnificent overhangs and large blocks to explore. Nurse sharks, zackis, and stingrays are often spotted in this area. For dives when the current is running out, divers can enter at Kani and swim about 100m before diving with reef contact. At 25m, there is a stunning plateau that leads into the middle of the channel, where sharks are frequently seen circling around. To catch a glimpse of dolphins, divers should remember to look up, as they often visit this channel.

This dive site is located in the Maldives, close to Thulusdhoo in the Kaafu region. The visibility here is approximately 22m, with a maximum depth of 23m. Due to the challenging conditions and depths involved, this site is recommended for advanced and expert divers.

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