Featherfin holds the title of the first Fuvahmulah tiger shark identified. She is recognisable by the distinct “feathered” appearance along the posterior edge of her first dorsal fin. This female tiger shark has last been seen in March 2024. Between 2016 and 2024 she was seen around 115 times.
First seen in June 2017, Feimina is one of the longest-residing female tiger sharks at Tiger Harbor. We have since over 100 sightings to date. Estimated to be around 4 meters long, she is among our larger reproductive females.
Divers know Feimina for her calm and relaxing behaviour around the feeding area. She often appears comfortable and unbothered by nearby activity. Thanks to a distinctive round spot below her left eye and a noticeable notch in her dorsal fin, she is easy to identify.
Happy is a large tiger shark first identified in 2017. While she has only been recorded around 40 times since then, every encounter with her is memorable. She is instantly recognisable by her broken right jaw, a feature that sets her apart from most sharks we see in Fuvahmulah. Despite this injury, Happy is a strong and capable individual, moving through the water with purpose.
Her personality is more elusive than some of our frequent visitors, often appearing unexpectedly and disappearing just as quickly. Yet when she is present, she shows a determined and focused side, especially when feeding.
Indy is a female tiger shark first identified in 2018 and has only been seen two times in total. She last time she was seen was in May 2019.
Inna is one of the longest residing individuals in Fuvahmulah. She is recognisable by her distinctive fin shape and her size. After being first identified in 2017, she has been seen around 100 times since then.
Munni is large female tiger shark with over 4 meters in size. She was first recorded in May 2019 and has been seen over 200 times since then. Munni is one of our most dominant and relentless individuals. She knows how to dominantly assert her space in front of other sharks. She is identifiable by a unique dorsal fin shape that carries a notch on her back side.
Pirate, also called the *Queen of Fuvahmulah*, has become one of the most recognisable and beloved Fuvahmulah tiger shark. It is most likely a fishing hook caught in her jaw and caused an injury to her left eye. As a result, we believe she is blind on that side. This is turn can make it more challenging for her to navigate or turn smoothly.
However, Pirate’s spirit is anything but diminished. She is known for her bold, playful nature and her endless curiosity, often approaching divers with an unmistakable confidence. Many who have encountered her describe her as both majestic and endearing. Her resilience has made her a symbol of strength in Fuvahmulah. She continues proving that even with this disability, she thrives, hunts, and interact socially with other sharks.
Over the years, Pirate has built a reputation among local guides, researchers, and photographers. She is a favourite subject for underwater imagery and a key figure in our ongoing research. She embodies the wild beauty of tiger sharks including the urgent need to protect sharks from the threats they face.
Rasta is one of our most frequent visitors at Tiger Harbor. We first identified in 2017 and we have sighted over 200 times. Divers know Rasta for her dominant and assertive nature. She moves with a steady, deliberate pace, often heading straight for the tuna heads. Rasta interacts readily with both divers and other sharks. We measured her at 3.85 meters in 2025. She is easy to recognise by her distinct dorsal fin with a cut, wavy edge.
Rihana is a large tiger shark first identified in 2017 and been visiting Fuvahmulah over 160 times since then. She is identifiable by a slight deformed jaw on her right side. Rihana is a bold and assertive personality.
The largest identified Fuvahmulah tiger shark, Rose, measures over 4.5 meters in length and is an alpha female. Her dominant and assertive nature allows her to claim her space and remain at the top of the food chain. Rose is one of our most famous sharks on the island, and her character makes diving with her very fun.
Sarah is a female tiger shark first identified in June 2017. Since then, she has been observed over 80 times, making her a familiar presence in the waters around Fuvahmulah. Sarah measures about 4 meters in length, placing her among the larger females we regularly see.
She is easily recognised by a distinctive hook-shaped mark on her left jaw and a noticeable notch in her first dorsal fin. These unique features help researchers and divers identify her quickly during dives.
Sarah is known for her calm and observant behaviour. She often moves gracefully through the water, showing little signs of stress or aggression. Her composed nature allows her to interact peacefully with both other sharks and divers. Although she was last seen in October 2024, her steady presence over the years has made her an important individual in our ongoing studies of tiger shark behaviour and social dynamics.
Skylar is a female tiger shark, first identified in May 2017. Divers had only seen her five times by August 2016. She is identifiable by a straight pigment line and her upper lobe of caudal fin has an injury. We estimated her length to be 2.75–3.25 meters at the time.
We first recorded Xulha in June 2017 and previously called her Joker. She is a frequent and popular visitor at Tiger Harbor. She is well-known for her curious and confident behaviour, interacting boldly with both sharks and divers.
One of Xulha’s unique traits is her swimming style. She often glides close to the surface before making a sharp, vertical dive toward her food. Xulha is easy to identify because of a distinctive injury on her left jaw and a half-cut dorsal fin. Using laser photogrammetry, Xulha measures at 3.95 length in 2025.
In May 2024, our Momma Tiger Project recorded Xulha as one of the pregnant females. We last saw her in November 2024 before she left Tiger Harbor, presumably to give birth.