Hanifaru Bay
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Why dive in Hanifaru Bay?
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Featured Animals 2
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Variable Frequent sightingsReef Manta Ray
Mobula alfredi
The Reef Manta Ray (Mobula alfredi) is a large filter-feeding ray found in tropical and subtropical waters, primarily around coral reefs and coastal areas. Known for its pelagic lifestyle, it feeds on zooplankton and exhibits complex social behaviors, often forming aggregations at feeding or cleaning stations. This species is listed as Vulnerable due to threats from overfishing and its slow reproductive rate.
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Diurnal Frequent sightingsWhale Shark
Rhincodon typus
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and a gentle filter feeder.
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More marine life 4
Where is Hanifaru Bay
Indian Ocean · Maldives
Frequently asked questions about Hanifaru Bay
When is the best time to dive in Hanifaru Bay?
The best time to dive in Hanifaru Bay is from June to November. In those months the water is between 27°C and 29°C.
What marine life can you see diving in Hanifaru Bay?
Divers can encounter 6 species in Hanifaru Bay. Highlights include Reef Manta Ray and Whale Shark.
When can you see the Reef Manta Ray in Hanifaru Bay?
The Reef Manta Ray is most often seen in Hanifaru Bay from June to October.
When can you see the Whale Shark in Hanifaru Bay?
The Whale Shark is most often seen in Hanifaru Bay from July to October.
What is the water temperature in Hanifaru Bay?
Water temperature in Hanifaru Bay ranges from 27°C in January to 30°C in March.
What wetsuit do I need to dive in Hanifaru Bay?
Most divers wear a 3 mm wetsuit in January, when the water drops to 27°C, and a rash guard or a 1–3 mm shorty in March, when it reaches 30°C.
What is the visibility like when diving in Hanifaru Bay?
Visibility in Hanifaru Bay ranges from 8 m to 30 m. The water is clearest from January to April.
What are the currents like in Hanifaru Bay?
Divers in Hanifaru Bay can expect light, moderate, or strong currents, depending on the month and the dive site.
Where is Hanifaru Bay located?
Hanifaru Bay is a dive destination in Maldives, in the Indian Ocean.
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