Hanifaru Bay
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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 & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Reef Manta Ray
56
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Moray Eel
14
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Surgeonfish
13
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Butterfly Fish
12
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Lionfish
12
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
10
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Angelfish
10
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Clownfish
10
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Sweetlips and Grunts
10
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Whale Shark
8
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
