Hammerhead Shark Point

The tropical islands of the Maldives are a perfect destination for travellers looking for a vacation away from the everyday hustle and bustle. The islands considered a paradise on earth offer travellers many activities and facilities and if you are interested in diving, make sure you seek out the Maldivian Islands’ very own Hammerhead Shark Point. This point is among the most jaw dropping and adrenaline pumping diving locations in the islands. Travellers to this point can enjoy an underwater city full of hammerhead sharks living amongst their natural habitat. These unusually shaped creatures with their hammer like heads occupy the Hammerhead Shark Point, which is also known as the Madivaru Corner. Divers here can also see a plethora of other species. What is more, this diving site is regarded as a safe place, so wary divers, you have nothing to worry about when you swim among the calm waters here. There are over 26 varieties of sharks that can be found in the waters of the Maldives and some of these include the whale shark, zebra shark, tiger shark, silky shark, tawny nurse shark, silvertip shark, grey reef shark, bignose shark, blue shark, kitefin shark, thresher shark and the oceanic whitetip shark. Other species such as the spottail shark, scalloped hammerhead, sand tiger shark, sixgill shark and the variegated shark are found amongst the waters as well. Travellers to these turquoise blue waters can not only enjoy its shark life during an extensive diving tour; they can also enjoy the many water sports on offer. Enthusiastic travellers can partake in activities that include snorkelling, water rafting, fishing, jet skiing, surfing, boogey boarding, boat riding, kite surfing, knee boarding, para sailing, banana riding, wake boarding and wind surfing. Visitors looking to seek out the cultural sites of the island should definitely travel to the islands’ capital Malé. If you are looking for elegant 5 star hotels in Maldives that provide luxurious accommodations, then a stay at the Kuramathi Island Resort is a recommended choice. This Maldives island resort boasts spectacular views of the ocean and offers its guests exclusive comforts, services and state of the art facilities for a memorable stay.