THIN SEHLI THILA

Coral thila with cleaning stations, nurse sharks, and eagle rays.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Thin Sehli Thila, is a beautiful underwater pinnacle in the Maldives, characterized by a gradual slope that starts fairly shallow at around 5 meters and extends down to a maximum depth of 25 meters on all sides. Its topography features impressive coral blocks and natural formations, providing an engaging environment for exploration and easy navigation by following the thila's contours. There is no known specific history or story behind the dive site name mentioned in the provided information. The Thila is a vibrant hub of marine activity, renowned for its numerous cleaning stations where diligent cleaning wrasses attend to various larger fish. Divers can frequently encounter nurse sharks, often resting or cruising around the site. On fortunate occasions, the elusive ornate eagle ray, a truly magnificent creature, has also been spotted gliding through these waters. Thin Sehli Thila is suitable for divers of all experience levels, including snorkelers and freedivers, due to its accessible shallow areas and manageable depths. It's an excellent spot for observing intricate marine behaviors at the cleaning stations and for wide-angle photography of its impressive coral formations and larger inhabitants. Visiting during typical Maldivian calm periods will enhance the diving experience.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkeagle raycleaning stationbeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

cleaning wrassesvarious reef fishnurse sharkcoral blocksornate eagle raynurse sharks

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Starts shallow at 5m, gradually slopes to 25m, offering varied depths for all experience levels.

Hazards:
depth
Current Strength:

Variable

No reviews (yet)

Be the first to review