THOONDU (“Kedevari”)
Thoondu, locally known as “Kedevari”, is our go-to for anyone chasing that dream thresher shark encounter. This major cleaning station is tucked away at the north corner of the island, and it’s pretty much thresher territory. But, like everything in Fuvahmulah, nothing is guaranteed and surprises are always part of the deal. Depending on the conditions, you might find yourself sharing the blue with other big pelagic like oceanic mantas, whale sharks, or even the elusive mola mola.
Currents can be strong here, and every now and then we get what’s called a “split current”, basically, where two currents meet and go their own separate ways, making it feel like the water is pulling you in more than one direction at once. Sometimes this means we drift right into a sandy patch where, if it’s nesting season, a small army of titan triggerfish will be guarding their turf. Fair warning: these feisty fish are way more territorial than any of the sharks around!
Other than that, Thoondu is just a stunning site: a living reef that changes its mood every day. It’s one of our absolute favorites for good reason: you never know what you’ll get, and that’s half the fun.
