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Facts:Rasdhoo Atoll is a top diving destination in the Maldives, renowned for frequent sightings of reef sharks and nurse sharks patrolling its vibrant underwater landscapes. Divers also have the chance to encounter eagle rays, schools of barracuda, and an abundance of other colorful marine species, making it an ideal spot for both macro and big fish lovers.Share
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Madivaru Channel, also known as Rasdhoo Madivaru, is a top-rated dive site located between the islands of Rasdhoo and Madivaru. This dynamic channel dive features a mix of parallel and perpendicular reef formations, perfect for drift diving along reef edges and across sandy bottoms.

Divers can expect frequent sightings of reef sharks, nurse sharks, and other large pelagic species cruising along the drop-offs or out in the blue. The sandy areas are ideal for spotting stingrays, eagle rays, and resting sharks, offering exceptional opportunities for underwater photography and big animal encounters.

Located on the western tip of Rasdhoo Atoll beyond the Kuramathi Resort sandbank, Kuramathi Caves is a unique site featuring large overhangs and two swim-through caves—one at 18–20 meters, and another deeper at 28–30 meters.

Inside the caves and under the ledges, divers may encounter whitetip reef sharks, stingrays, and occasionally nurse sharks resting in the shadows. The site also boasts vibrant hard and soft corals at shallower depths (around 5 meters), making it a beautiful and diverse dive from start to safety stop.

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