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Grey reef shark cruising above the coral pinnacle at Fish HeadCentral Ari Atoll — public-safe area only
Ari Atoll · Thila / pinnacle

Fish Head

A celebrated Ari Atoll pinnacle where grey reef sharks, schooling fusiliers and a coral-covered thila reward confident, current-aware divers.

Plan Your DiveMarine life here
DifficultyAdvanced
Depth18–35 m
CurrentModerate to strong
Best seasonDec–Apr
Site overview

About Fish Head

Fish Head rises from deep water to a coral-rich top reef. Entries, depth and the lee-side route change with current direction, so the site is best treated as an advanced guided dive rather than a fixed circuit.

  • Current-aware entries and exits
  • Schooling fish and commonly seen reef sharks
  • Route assessed by the operator on the day
Conditions

Plan the profile around the day

Water27–30 °C
Visibility20–30 m typical
CurrentModerate to strong
Dive typesDrift dive · Pinnacle
Marine-life context

Species commonly associated with this site

Grey reef sharksFusiliersTrevallyOccasional manta rays
These are typical or possible encounters, not guaranteed sightings.
Safety

Tips for diving Fish Head

01A negative entry or reef hook may be recommended when conditions require it.
02Stay close to the guide and maintain depth awareness around the pinnacle.
03Carry an SMB and avoid descending beyond your certification and gas plan.

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