Pelagic wall
Nilandhoo Kandu.
Type
Pelagic wall
Depth
10–30 m
Skill level
advanced
Current
strong · drift
Best season
Jan–Apr
Nilandhoo Kandu is a channel on the eastern side of Huvadhoo (Gaafu) Atoll, dived as a fast drift along the channel walls and drop-offs. The strongest current concentrates at the channel mouth and drop-off, where grey reef, whitetip, blacktip, nurse and leopard sharks, barracuda, eagle rays and jacks gather; giant hammerheads are an occasional dawn sighting. Best conditions are typically January to April with water around 28-30 C.
Marine life you might see
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Depths, currents and sightings are typical — conditions vary with tide, season and operator briefing.