Huravalhi Island is located in Lhaviyani Atoll (5.520982 N, 73.441811 E), within two main channels of the northwest atoll, Huravalhi Kandu Olhi and Veligan’du Kandu Olhi respectively. These channels are known for their high abundance of grey reef and  silvertip sharks, with a higher predominance in Huravalhi Kandu Olhi.