Meet Luna, a rare and mysterious tiger shark of Fuvahmulah. First recorded in 2021, she has only been seen around 40 times, making encounters with her particularly special.
Luna measures about 3.75 meters and can be identified by a square-shaped notch in her upper dorsal fin. Unlike many of the island’s more familiar individuals, she rarely approaches divers. Instead, she usually roams out in the deep blue, just far enough to spark curiosity, but never too close.
Meet Lydia, one of the big females of Fuvahmulah. Measuring around 4 meters, she is both dominant and fiercely assertive in her presence.
Between 2022 and 2024, Lydia was documented carrying two pregnancies. In May 2024, she was confirmed to be in the early stages of pregnancy during the ultrasound project and left to give birth October 2024. She came back in April 2025 from her birth leave and she was again observed with fresh mating scars, evidence of her continued role in the reproductive dynamics of the population.
She can be recognized by a distinctive white spot on the right pectoral fin. Lydia is powerful, bold, and unmistakably dominant.
Meet Ivy, a female tiger shark first identified in 2021. She was only seen about 15 times until her last appearance in April 2022. At that time, she was measured at 3.5 meters and was showing an inquisitive and curious nature.
Amelie (F-116) is one of the most recognizable tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah. First identified in May 2021, she has since been seen over 160 times and is considered a resident of the island. She can be identified by multiple notches in her dorsal fin from mating scars, a distinct round notch in her caudal tail, and a slightly curled left pectoral fin, making her easy to distinguish during dives.
Elada ranks among Fuvahmulah’s most famous tiger sharks. Researchers spot her immediately by the three sharp “spikes” in her left-side countershading and the small notch on her upper dorsal fin. She has appeared in over 200 encounters since 2018 and Is one of our resident individuals.
Elada is measured at 4 meters length, via Laser Photogrammetry, and is hence one of our largest individuals.
She shows a fierce, assertive, and dominant nature. Elada commands respect in the water, and every dive with her delivers power, intensity, and awe.
Nala first appeared in 2019 and has been seen around 50 times, often slipping in and out of encounters with quiet determination. Nala has since built a reputation as one of Fuvahmulah’s most beautiful yet elusive tiger sharks. She carries small, distinctive notches on her one-third cut dorsal fin, which make her easy to identify.
Meet Dominique! This amazing individuals has been seen over 130 times, since her first record in 2021. Dominique can be identified by her countershading on the left, with 3 sharp triangles or “waves” (similar to Elada, Mariel or Ladhuraki) and her cut second dorsal fin. On the right side, Dominique carries a hook on her jaw. She has been measured at 3.75 meters length via Laser Photogrammetry and is one of our reproductive females. In May 2024, Dominique was measured early-term pregnant via ultrasound and left early 2025 to give birth to her pups.
Meet Sharma! First identified in 2022, she has been seen around 40 times. She is identifiable by a notch in the front of her dorsal fin and multiple white spots in the grey part of her right countershading. She is measured at 3.75 meters and is hence one of our reproductive females. She came back in April 2025 from giving birth to her pups.
Clara (F-122) was first identified in 2021 and has since been seen over 100 times, earning her status as a resident of Fuvahmulah. Measuring around 3.5 meters, she is recognizable by the hook on her right jaw, a crown-like countershading pattern on her right side, and a small line notch in her dorsal fin. Playful yet mindful, Clara has become a favorite among divers.
Mia is a female tiger shark first identified in 2018, and has been seen over 50 times since then. She is rather an elusive shark, that decides to swim in the blue area more than inside the feeding pit. She has special eyes, making her look “tired”. Furthermore, she a small spot in front of her right pectoral fin.
Gureisha is one of Fuvahmulah’s largest tiger sharks, measuring over 4 meters. Divers recognize her by a distinctive mating scar on her dorsal fin, fresh as of 2025. She shows a super dominant and determined nature, commanding attention whenever she appears. Unlike many others, she lacks highly distinctive countershading patterns, yet her size and presence make her unforgettable. She was seen over 100 times and returned in mid-2025 after pregnancy, showing her role as one of the island’s reproductive females.
Meet Rena! She can be identified by a very distinctive big white spot on her right pectoral fin. Since 2021, she was only seen around 10 times, which makes her very elusive and rare. She was last seen In April 2025 and is estimated at 3.5 meters length.
Meet the famous Artemis! This large shark has been residing Fuvahmulah since 2018 and has been seen over 200 times!
She has a cut dorsal fin and a distinctive left countershading, as well as a white marking in front of her right pectoral fin. Artemis is measured at 4 meters in length and is hence one of our large, reproductive females. Her nature is quite determined and territorial, due to her size, she shows strong persistence in asserting her personal space.
Havannah is a female tiger shark first identified in 2021. Since then, she was seen over 80 times, making her a known presence. She can be identified by a “bulky” body form and a big head, as well as a flag shaped dorsal fin.
Havannah is a territorial 4 meter shark, that knows how to assert her space in front of other sharks. Since 2021, she has gone through 2 pregnancies.
Jawgina is one of the most famous tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah. She can be easily identified by her relocated jaw on the left side. On the right side, she is carrying additional 4 hooks. Jawgina is a gentle shark and lovely to interact with. Even though she is not among she largest sharks (measured at 3.6 meters) she is showing a high site fidelity and spends long periods around the feeding pit and has been seen over 200 times since her first recording.
Kataryna is a female tiger shark first identified in 2018. Since then, she has been seen over 50 times and can be identified be notches in her dorsal fin, a spotty countershading and is measured around 3.75 meters.
Peanut is a female tiger shark, first identified in 2021. Until her last appearance in December 2022, she was only recorded 7 times. Sadly, we have no information about her size or personality.
Malika is a large female tiger shark first sighted in 2022. This beautiful lady has been seen over 100 times and is one of our more frequently seen individuals. Malika can be identified by a large body, measured just under 4 meters and a cut second dorsal fin. Malika is a territorial and confident shark, knowing how to assert her space in front of other sharks.
She has been measured as early-term pregnant in May 2025 and as of September 2025, she is late-term pregnant.
Saba is an independent and watchful individual. This female tiger shark was first sighted in 2017 (has been seen over 50 times) and is hence one of our longest residing individuals. She can be easily identified by an injured dorsal fin and a small “hook” shaped countershading on her left side (Similar to Tina F-076). Saba is estimated to be over 3.75 meters in length and belongs to our reproductive females. She has been in 3 pressured pregnancies already
Meet Ronja! This special female has first been sighted in 2021 and has been seen over 80 times since then, making her one of the more frequently seen individual. She is estimated at 3.5 meters length. Ronja can be identified by a distinctive dorsal fin shape, that was caused by mating.