Diving in South Ari Atoll

While Fish Head, in North Ari Atoll, may have more sharks, nowhere in the Maldives has bigger sharks then Sun Island. This is where you can have an encounter with an amazing creature, the massive yet docile whale shark. Elsewhere in the area, Broken Rock, Five Rocks, and Kuda Rah Thila are three more well-known dive sites in the South Ari Atoll. From beautiful soft coral reefs to large drop-offs and crevasses, these sites have everything you could want and is why this region ranks so high on divers’ lists.

Dive Sites in South Ari Atoll

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.