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Lhosfushi Kuda Kantu

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 South Male Atoll, Maldives
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Lhosfushi Kuda Kantu Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Lhosfushi Kuda Kantu is a premier diving destination located in the North Male Atoll of the Maldives, within the Kaafu Atoll. This Indian Ocean site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site features dramatic coral-covered pinnacles and steep drop-offs that create a dynamic diving environment. Divers typically explore depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters, with the best marine life encounters occurring along the outer walls.

The site is renowned for its abundant pelagic marine life, including reef sharks, eagle rays, and large schools of trevally and barracuda. Colorful reef fish, moray eels, and octopuses are frequently spotted among vibrant coral formations. Manta rays are occasionally encountered during seasonal visits.

Crystal-clear visibility and strong currents make Lhosfushi Kuda Kantu an exhilarating drift dive destination. The combination of challenging conditions and impressive biodiversity creates unforgettable diving experiences for qualified adventurers.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes lovelyclemmy
Natal Anthias — seen at this dive site
Natal Anthias Meganthias natalensis sharky07
African Basslet — seen at this dive site
African Basslet Liopropoma africanum andrey_ryanskiy
Two-spot Red Snapper — seen at this dive site
Two-spot Red Snapper Lutjanus bohar eliott_huguet
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles cciag_gmbk
Bignose Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii dennisthediver

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 3.8958°, 73.4722°