Bathala Maga Khan Thila

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Bathala Maga Khan Thila is a legend among divers in North Ari Atoll. Located at the entrance of the Bathala channel it is facing the Ocean in way to create perfect conditions for Grey Reefsharks and napoleonfishes...

The reef starts from around 7 meters in the south and ends up at a depth of 30 meters. Strong currents can occur from time to time.

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Wildlife Species

8

SSI Training Centers

25m / 82ft

Max. Depth

advanced

Level

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