Hammerhead Point

Pelagic wall

Hammerhead Point.

Also: Madivaru Corner

Photo: georama · CC BY 3.0

Type

Pelagic wall

Depth

25–40 m

Skill level

expert

Current

strong · drift

Best season

Year-round; peak Dec–Apr (Jan–Mar)

Open-ocean wall and reef tongue off Madivaru on the western edge of Rasdhoo Atoll (Madivaru Corner). The reef edge drops from about 15 to 30 m straight into deep blue water. Dived at dawn for scalloped hammerheads cruising the blue, plus grey reef sharks and eagle rays; deep, current-exposed and for experienced divers only. Best in the northeast monsoon (December to April).

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Depths, currents and sightings are typical — conditions vary with tide, season and operator briefing.