Fulidhoo’s biggest draw is the magical Shark and Stingray Beach, located on the island’s southwest side. Marked as the ‘stingray observation point’ on Google Maps, this spot offers a rare, natural encounter with marine wildlife in shallow, crystal-clear waters. Unlike paid tours, this beach allows you to enjoy daily visits from dozens of friendly stingrays and occasional nurse sharks—for free!
Every evening, stingrays glide gracefully into the shallows, lured by scraps from local fishermen. It’s a peaceful sight, and you can often see more than ten at a time. The water is so shallow that you can easily wade in and snap some stunning photos. Many visitors get once-in-a-lifetime pictures with a nurse shark gently swimming by their feet or a stingray brushing against their legs.
The key is to respect these creatures. Don’t chase or touch them. Let them come to you, and keep your movements slow. Fulidhoo’s marine animals are calm and used to humans, but maintaining their trust means keeping interactions gentle.
This experience feels raw and unscripted, unlike tours where animals are lured with food. There’s no ticket or time limit here—just you, the sea, and some of the most graceful creatures in the ocean.
