Short Cut

# Short Cut Dive Site, Meeru, North Male Atoll

Short Cut is a popular dive site located at Meeru in the North Male Atoll of the Maldives, offering an exciting reef experience in the Indian Ocean. This site features a dynamic underwater landscape with coral-covered slopes and rocky formations that descend to depths suitable for intermediate divers, typically ranging from 12 to 25 meters.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens adorned with soft and hard corals, providing excellent opportunities to observe colorful reef fish including fusiliers, jacks, and snappers. The site’s nutrient-rich waters attract larger pelagic species such as reef sharks, trevally, and occasionally groupers. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate encounters with nudibranchs, crustaceans, and smaller reef dwellers.

The site’s name reflects its location as a shortcut through the reef channel. Currents can vary, making it suitable for divers with some experience. Visibility generally ranges from 15 to 25 meters, depending on conditions. Short Cut offers both challenging drift diving and calmer sections, making it an ideal choice for intermediate to advanced divers exploring the North Male Atoll’s diverse marine ecosystem.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Lagoon Triggerfish Rhinecanthus aculeatus philip_zoegl

Yellowfin Goatfish Mulloidichthys vanicolensis philip_zoegl

Bluntsnout Gregory Stegastes punctatus philip_zoegl

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis asmlandark

Harlequin Snake Eel Myrichthys colubrinus luca_oggioni

Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens thomasmazzotta

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)