Guraidhoo Corner is a dive site on the reef of Guraidhoo, an island in the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean part of Asia. It is a corner reef, the kind of formation where the current sweeps around the edge of the reef and draws life to it.
What you can expect underwater
The site is known for large schools of fish, which gather where the nutrient-rich currents bring food. Divers also report frequent shark sightings here, so this is a place for those who enjoy watching open-water marine life rather than only small reef inhabitants.
- Large schools of fish moving along the reef edge
- Frequent shark sightings, linked to the nutrient-rich currents
- Coral pinnacles rising from the seabed
- Sandy channels between the reef formations
The landscape is dramatic, with coral pinnacles and sandy channels that suit wide-angle photography and drift-style dives, where you travel with the current and let the scenery pass.
Who it suits
Guraidhoo Corner is best for divers who are comfortable in moving water and who want to see big fish and the chance of sharks. Because the currents are part of what makes the site rich, visitors should go with a guide who knows the conditions well.
Around the site
Guraidhoo is one of the islands of the Maldives, so a visit fits naturally into a wider stay on the atolls, where the reefs, lagoons and island life of the country are close together.
