Fuvahmulah – the hidden haven of tiger sharks

For casual lovers of marine activities, the prevalent image of Maldivian waters aside from colourful reef ecosystems may be seeing manta rays and whale sharks up-close. This prospect draws thousands to the archipelago annually. However, the Maldives also offers another extraordinary if less well-known adventure, and it is electrifying enough to send chills through the most experienced of divers – diving with tiger sharks.

Characterised by the dark stripes on their body, ‘Sea Tigers’ inhabit coastal tropical and sub-tropical waters. Known as “the garbage bins of the ocean” for their ability to devour everything, tiger sharks are also considered the second-most dangerous after the Great White, based on the statistics of recorded shark attacks.