Aruh Fanno

Renowned Maldivian reef slope famous for large pelagic encounters.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Aruhfanno, is located in Fuvahmulah, Maldives. Named for its topography – translating roughly to "reef slope" in the local Maldivian language – it’s a renowned area for encountering remarkable pelagic marine life. Divers frequently observe oceanic manta rays, thresher sharks, and tiger sharks here. Additionally, hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, and even whale sharks may be spotted in this region. Aruhfanno is considered a prime location to witness large predators and diverse pelagic species swimming freely in the open ocean.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta raywhalecoral reefadvanced onlystrong currents

Marine Life

Tiger sharkThresher sharkOceanic manta rayHammerhead sharkSilky sharkWhale sharkGrouperMoray eelReef FishCoral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Potential for strong currents, open ocean exposure, and large predators requires experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine life
Current Strength:

Strong

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