Hanifaru Bay

★★★★★ (126)

The most famous manta ray feeding and breeding ground in the Maldives and the largest known in the world! Don’t miss out this fantastic spot between May and November. Whale Sharks and Dolphins pop in from time to time.

Manta rays and whale sharks can be found here from May to November. The surrounding reef is also full of other marine life such as white tip reef sharks, green turtles, sweetlips, etc.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Reef Manta Ray

56 Sightings
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6
J
15
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11
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6
O
12
N
5
D
1

Moray Eel

14 Sightings
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2
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0
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0
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0
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3
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3
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6
O
0
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0
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0

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

10 Sightings
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0
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8
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0
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2
O
0
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0
D
0

Whale Shark

8 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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2
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2
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1
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3
O
0
N
0
D
0

Common Dolphin

5 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
A
1
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1
O
3
N
0
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0

Spinner Dolphin

5 Sightings
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
O
4
N
0
D
0

Green Turtle

5 Sightings
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
A
1
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1
O
0
N
0
D
0

Hawksbill Turtle

4 Sightings
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0
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0
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2
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1
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1
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0
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0
D
0

Wrasse

3 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
M
0
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0
J
1
A
0
S
1
O
0
N
0
D
0