Fishbank

Fishbank is a popular dive site located near Dhigurah Island on the Outreef. This site offers divers the opportunity to explore a vibrant reef for both macro lovers and friends of larger marine creatures.

Here'swhatyoucanexpectwhendivingatFishbank:

Topography

The site is a bay area close to Dhigurah Beyru, approximately 100m wide. From a shallow top reef it gently slopes down, disrupted by interesting rock formations.

MarineLife

Fishbank is home to a wide variety of marine species. Due to it's topography divers can expect to encounter large schools of reef fish, including angelfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and bannerfish. Larger species like grey reef sharks and turtles are also present. It's possible to spot leaf scorpion fish here as well! The rock formations at various depths make Fishbank an ideal nursing ground for whitetip reef sharks.

Additionally, look out for moray eels, lionfish, cleaner shrimp, and other intriguing creatures.

Depth

The depth varies, making it suitable for divers of different experience levels. The top reef starts at approximately 5 meters and slopes down to a maximum depth of over 30 meters (16 to 75 feet).

Visibility

Fishbank typically offers good visibility, often exceeding 20 meters (65 feet) or more on clear days. 

Currents

This dive site is generally protected, resulting in mostly mild currents, although stronger currents can occasionally occur.