Contrary to what one may see in movies like “Jaws”, sharks are not monsters of the deep and you can, in fact, swim with them in destinations like the Maldives!
The Shark Season
The best period for witnessing sharks would be from January to March when the seas are calmer too; that said, certain species such as the whale shark can be seen almost throughout the year. When searching for places to visit in Maldivesduring this period, plan to go diving at underwater sites that sharks frequent!
Getting Prepared
Diving in Maldives offers the ideal means in which to swim with sharks; resorts the likes of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu not only offer guided dives but the needed training and certification too. Such resorts also provide equipment rental, night dive options and even hire out underwater cameras.
Diverse Species
Did you know that the Maldives is home to 26 shark species! Suffice to say, you have plenty of opportunities to encounter many of them on your underwater adventures. The country is one of the best places to enjoy diving with hammerheads, while grey reef, blacktip reef, tiger, thresher, nurse and oceanic whitetip sharks may be spotted too.
More Marine Life
Of course, sharks are not the only underwater marvels you will come across. On your excursions beneath the waves, you have a chance of seeing all manner of reef fish as well as manta rays, turtles, dolphins and moray eels, not forgetting colourful corals too.