The Shipyard

The Shipyard is Lhaviyani Atoll's most iconic dive site, a sprawling reef system named for the large number of nurse sharks that congregate here as if moored in a dry dock. Divers navigate shallow coral gardens alive with lionfish and pufferfish before descending to sandy channels where 20 or more nurse sharks rest in overlapping piles. The site's gentle currents and exceptional biodiversity make it accessible to all certification levels.