Shallow Point

# Shallow Point, Meeru

Shallow Point at Meeru in North Male Atoll offers an accessible diving experience perfect for beginners and recreational divers. Located in Kaafu Atoll’s North Male region, this Indian Ocean site features depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it ideal for divers of varying experience levels.

The dive site showcases vibrant coral formations and sandy patches that characterize the Maldivian atoll environment. Divers encounter abundant tropical fish species, including fusiliers, snappers, and trevally, while reef sharks and rays frequently patrol the waters. Macro photography enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse invertebrate life inhabiting the coral structures.

Shallow Point’s name reflects its user-friendly depth range, with the shallower sections providing excellent opportunities for extended bottom time and coral observation. The site’s moderate current conditions make it manageable for intermediate divers while remaining interesting for experienced divers seeking leisurely exploration.

Best visited during the dry season, Shallow Point exemplifies the Maldives’ reputation for world-class reef diving with minimal technical demands, making it an excellent choice for vacation divers staying at nearby resorts.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Lagoon Triggerfish Rhinecanthus aculeatus philip_zoegl

Yellowfin Goatfish Mulloidichthys vanicolensis philip_zoegl

Bluntsnout Gregory Stegastes punctatus philip_zoegl

Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens thomasmazzotta

Harlequin Snake Eel Myrichthys colubrinus luca_oggioni

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis asmlandark

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)