Hirimaradhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll)
Hirimaradhoo (Dhivehi: ހިރިމަރަދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Geography. The island is north of the country's capital, Malé. Ecology. The reefs around the island is home to manta rays, reef sharks, sea turtles and an impressive amount and variety of fish. "Hirimaradhoo Thila" is the best-known spot for observing "Rhinobatids" or guitar sharks. Governance. Hirimaradhoo was involved in the alleged 2008 election fraud in the Maldives where 50 votes were forged. Hirimaradhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll