Silvertip Shark

This large, bulky shark is part of the well-known requiem family of sharks, as are its cousins the reef sharks. It is distinguished by silver white marks on its fins and can grow up to 10 feet long. Silvertips are considered a somewhat aggressive species as it must compete aggressively with other sharks for food. Their diet consists of coral reef dwelling bony fish, smaller sharks, and even eagle rays and they are known for their unique behavior of running their prey up before eating them.

Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Beriyan Kuda Thila (★4.6)

Because of its current, BKT is reserved for experienced divers or is dived in times of low current. Not far from BBT, the rock rises to a depth of 16m. The south side has a nice plateau at 25m and then drops off steeply to 40m. Cleaning station for gray reef sharks!

PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.6)

This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Colosseum (★4.5)

Colosseum is located on the west side of the island of Thulusdhoo. At the corner to the channel there is a large indentation in the form of a Roman amphitheatre at approx. 20m. This form is the epitome of the dive site and, at the same time, a meeting place for many marine creatures.

Sub Oceanic (Ventures Pvt. Ltd.), Shaviyani Atoll

Maroshi Thila (★4.9)

This dive site in the north of the Maldives is a pinnacle starting at 16m with overhangs and canyons. Here you will enjoy great fish life and lots of colorful soft corals.

ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica, 50304 Playa Potrero

Catalinas Island, Clásico (★4.2)

11 km west of Potrero and Flamingo is the famous site of Clasico. This dive is done on the western side of the islands, from the south towards the north. There are successive ripraps. Several ways to dive possible, depending on certification level. From 10m to more than 30m.

Peter S. (#417559)

Kuda Rah Thila (★4.6)

A stunning underwater pinnacle just minutes away from the island of Kuda Rah. This dive site has been declared a protected marine area. The dive site is better for Advanced certified divers and those who are experienced with a bit of current. Nitrox is recommended.

Peter S. (#417559)

Rangali Madivaru (★4.4)

Rangali Madivaru (Madi = Manta, Faru = long Reef) is a manta cleaning station located in the channel at approx. 9 meters on the edge where the sloping bottom meets a plateau reef. This dive site is best visited during the manta season when the current is outgoing, otherwise when the current is incoming.

Maldives Passions, 08090 Maafushi

Kandooma Thila (★4.5)

This “Thila” is in the middle of the kandooma kandu. From 2000 to 2009 this dive site was ranked world 10th place of shark diving. The top of the reef is full of hard corals. The sides of the “Thila” are covered with soft corals. The currents are strong here and highly recommend for Advanced and Nitrox divers.

MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan

Shark Point, Gili Trawangan (★4.6)

An excellent site for viewing larger marine life on the north side of Gili Trawangan. A flat sandy bottom turns into a series of progressively deeper canyons that run parallel to the shore. The Glen Nusa shipwreck is located at the northern part of the site in 28m of water.

Peter S. (#417559)

Monad Shoal (★4.3)

Monad Shoal is considered the best dive site in the world to see the rare and timid Thresher Sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here early in the morning for the cleaning station.

Joy Dive Dreamland, 0000 Baa Atoll

Dharavandhoo Thila (★4.3)

Dharavandhoo Thila orients itself on a north, slightly northwestern to south, slightly southeastern axis, with its shallow end being on the south, coming up to a rooftop at around 6 meters. You’ve got a good 20-30 meters of oval-shaped reef top, which slopes gently down to a sandy bottom a bit over 20m.

Peter S. (#417559)

Roca Partida (★4.7)

Roca Partida may seem like it is out in the middle of nowhere, sitting approximately 70 miles west of Socorro and 85 miles from San Benedicto, but it is thriving with life. Accessible only by liveaboard, this is an advanced dive on a pinnacle that rises from hundreds of feet of water.

SUN SIYAM DIVING OLHUVELI, 2005 South Male Atoll

Guraidhoo Corner (★4.4)

One of the interesting attractions during the east monsoon, this site offers a wide variety of big fish life. The entire channel is a marine protected area. Depending on the strength of the current, be well prepared for several downstream currents and some washing machines when drifting to the inside channel.

ScubaXcursion, 4180 Scottburgh

Pinnacles (★4.2)

Pinnacles forms a cluster of mountain like rock formations with many crevices, gullies, and ledges to explore. This dive site is a must for the list of sites to visit when diving Aliwal Shoal. Maximum depth is 18m with the shallowest pinnacles at 5m .

Peter S. (#417559)

Kimud Shoal (★4.8)

After the tresher sharks disappeared from Monad Shoal for unknown reasons and moved to the Kimud Shoal, this is now one of the best dive sites in the world to see the rare and elusive tresher sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here for the cleaning stations at shallower depths.

Dive Mission Joy, K. kasanfaru Lagoon

Helengeli Thila (★4.1)

Located in the Channel between Helengeli and Patina Island. To reach in 50 minutes. The top reef of the Thila is on 10 Meters. With outgoing current, the divers will hold on at the west plateau of the Thila on 25 meters. At the north side we find a huge overhang on 25 meters full with Fan corals.

Sub Oceanic @ Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, Shaviyani Atoll

Miyaru Thila (★4.5)

Miyaru Thila is an excellent dive site about 45 minutes south of Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort. It is an underwater mount (thila) with the reef top starting at about 10 meters, going down to 30 meters on all sides. You can find beautiful overhangs all over the thila at various depths.

DivePoint You & ME, 200015 Male

Vaadhoo thila (★4.6)

Vaadhoo thia is a very famous dive site it is deep and ocean thila middle of the channel. Top reef starts in 10m and the bottom goes down to 40m with beautiful corals.

Marek T. (#3048856)

Miyaru Kandu (★4.4)

This channel site is in the northeast of Vaavu atoll. This site is more suited to advanced divers as you can encounter strong currents. When there is less current, the dive site can also be for less experienced divers.

Peter S. (#417559)

Tapor Tamiyam, Cape Kri, Raja Ampat (★4.6)

Cape Kri dive site is located on the northeastern end of Kri Island. A famous Raja Ampat dive site that holds the world record for the dive site with the highest number of species (374!) sighted on a single dive (record held by Gerald R. Allen, marine biologist)

Vladimir T. (#3068372)

Maarehaa Kandu (★4.3)

This channel dive site, located to the east of the atoll, is a protected area where fishing has been banned. Due to this you can encounter sharks in large numbers.

Marius D. (#1574909)

Fish Head (★4.6)

Fish Head Thila was formerly known for its enormous population of grey reef sharks. Now it depends on luck, season and the current to see them. The reef plate starts at about 10 meters depth and there can be currents. Fast descent required.

THE SIX PASSENGERS, 98775 AVATORU - RANGIROA

Passe de Tiputa (★4.6)

The Tiputa pass originally known as the Hiria pass. It separates Avatoru from the village of Tiputa on Rangiroa atoll. With a length of 900 m and a width of 400 m, it is between 14 and 55 m deep. The currents can be very strong and changeable. The presence of a local guide is therefore recommended.

IATOK DIVING PARADISE, 98853 NOUMEA

Tépava (★4.5)

Want some turtle? Here they are! This site is located along the reef of the islet Maître, in the lagoon. In shallow waters, it’s a turtle paradise.

Peter S. (#417559)

Daedalus Reef (★4.3)

Deadalus Reef can only be reached by Liveaboard boats and is one of the top dive sites on most diver’s wish list. A stand alone 400m long reef approx. 80km away from Marsa Alam, this spectacular reef is difficult to miss as it even has its own lighthouse.