Kandooma Thila

Kandooma Thila is a coral-covered underwater pinnacle located in South Male Atoll, Maldives, near Maafushi, and is widely regarded as one of the top dive sites in the atoll. As a thila, its top reef sits below the surface rather than breaking it, placing the shallowest point and surrounding structure within a depth range that tops out at 20 metres.

The terrain is a reef pinnacle draped in coral, with currents channelled around the structure creating conditions typical of Maldivian thilas — strong flow that concentrates marine life at high density. Visibility frequently exceeds 20 metres, and water temperature holds at a consistent 30 °C year-round, making the site diveable across all seasons.

The currents that sweep the thila are the main draw for wildlife: grey reef sharks and white-tip reef sharks are regularly seen working the structure, alongside eagle rays. Whale sharks are also recorded at the site, as are a variety of reef and tropical fish.