Cocoa Corner

Maldivian channel dive with abundant sharks and variable currents.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Cocoa Corner, is a renowned channel dive in the Maldives, famous for its thrilling encounters with large pelagic species. Divers typically navigate with the current, either incoming or outgoing, each offering distinct highlights. Incoming currents bring abundant sharks patrolling the channel entry, while outgoing currents reveal interesting detached coral blocks frequented by nurse sharks and rays. The site boasts an impressive array of marine animals. Divers can expect to see numerous grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks. Other notable residents include honeycomb moray eels, green and hawksbill turtles, dog tooth tunas, octopuses, stingrays, and eagle rays. Schools of fusiliers add to the vibrant reef ecosystem. The optimal experience at Cocoa Corner is often during incoming currents when grey reef sharks are most active in the blue. Experienced divers should be prepared for variable current conditions, which can range from mild to strong, making it a dynamic dive. Freedivers can also appreciate the rich marine life, particularly the pelagic encounters, though current awareness is crucial.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkturtlecoral reefstrong currentswide angleadvanced only

Marine Life

Nurse sharkseagle rayWhite tip reef sharksGreen turtlesturtleHoneycomb moray eelssharkStingraysHawksbill turtlesEagle raysstingrayDog tooth tunasOctopusesFusiliersGrey reef sharks

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Variable, potentially strong currents and channel diving make it suitable for experienced divers.

Hazards:
strong currentsdangerous marine life
Current Strength:

Variable

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