Maldives — North Ari Atoll · boat
Fish Head
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Mushimasmingili
3.95000°N, 72.91000°E
North Ari's grey-reef-shark pinnacle, a protected thila where up to 15–20 sharks patrol walls full of snapper and fusiliers.
- Depth
- 8–35 m
- Vis
- 20–30 m
- Current
- strong
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 3.95000°N, 72.91000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- advanced
Approximate position from published sources.
A small oval pinnacle roughly 80–100 m long with its top near 10 m and steep walls dropping past 30 m, cut with caves and overhangs holding black coral and gorgonians. Grey reef sharks circle the upstream edge while blue-lined snapper and fusiliers swarm the walls. It is one of the oldest protected marine areas in the country.
Advanced Open Water recommended; experience in current
- Best season
- Dec–Apr
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- high · Strong, unpredictable current
- low · Overhangs and caves
Marine life
Typical: grey reef shark, napoleon wrasse, bluestripe snapper, fusilier schools, great barracuda, dogtooth tuna, spotted eagle ray, batfish
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Questions people search
How deep is Fish Head?
8–35 m.
Is Fish Head suitable for beginners?
advanced — Advanced Open Water recommended; experience in current
Sources
- Fish Head — PADI dive site · PADI
Supports: depth, visibility, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- Fish Head Thila — Resortlife Maldives dive site guide · Resortlife Maldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- 25 Best Dive Sites in Maldives 2026 · aMaldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason
- Ari Atoll Diving, Central Atolls - Maldives · Dive The World
Supports: depth, current, marineLife
Where sources disagree
Max depth 30 m (aMaldives) vs 35 m (PADI, Dive The World) vs 40 m (Resortlife); PADI also cites ~42 m max. Level intermediate–advanced (PADI) vs advanced.
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