Lion’s Head Dive Site

Dive Site: Lion’s Head (Protected Marine Area)
Type of Dive Site: Outer Reef
Location: North Male Atoll
Best Time to Dive: All year round
GPS Position: 04.10500, 073.25310
Depth Range: 10m – 30m
Coral Growth: Poor
Features: Caves and overhangs
Fish Life: Good
Experience Level: Novice

Diving Hints and Currents:

Lion’s Head is one of the oldest shark point dive sites in the Maldives. Schools of Grey Reef Sharks as well as some excellent soft coral formations and heaps of colourful reef life can be found here.

Depending on the direction of the currents, you can follow the reef at Lion’s Head either east or west until divers reach a natural break in the reef where the Gray Reef Sharks gather. Because Lion’s Head is located on the outer reef, diving can be easy even when currents are strong.