Jamila was first sighted in 2017 and recorded 35 times until her last appearance in June 2024. Measuring around 3 m, she carries no easily distinguishable features, making her one of the less visually distinctive individuals.
Manike is one of Fuvahmulah’s most famous tiger sharks, instantly recognizable by the distinctive cut on her dorsal fin. First sighted in 2021, she has been seen more than 100 times and has built a reputation for her powerful presence. Dominant, persistent, and highly competitive, she often commands the dive site whenever she appears.
At around 3.75 m in length, Manike was measured mid-term pregnant during the 2024 ultrasound project and has since given birth, further cementing her role as a key reproductive female in the population.
Whitepec is a well-known and truly impressive tiger shark, measuring over 4 m in length. She gets her name from the distinctive white spots just in front of her pectoral fin, a unique feature that makes her easy to identify.
Assertive, dominant, yet strikingly graceful, Whitepec is one of Fuvahmulah’s important reproductive females. She was measured as early-term pregnant during the 2024 ultrasound project, highlighting her vital role in sustaining the population.
Mica is a female tiger shark first identified in 2019. She has even seen around 30 times until her last appearance in mid 2022. She was identifiable by a injured dorsal fin.
Dahlia is a cheeky young female tiger shark, first identified in 2021. Since then, she was seen over 50 times and is one of our most frequently seen sharks. This female is measured at 3.5 meters and is a fast-moving, agile individual with high curiosity. She can be identified by a small notch in her upper dorsal fin.
Hope is a female tiger shark that was seen around 30 times between 2021 and 2023. She can be identified by a white spot in front of her left pectoral fin and a hook attached to her jaw. She is not one of our biggest females, estimated to be less than 3.5 meters in size
Cleopatra is one of our largest individuals, estimated to be around 4 meters in size. She has been visiting Fuvahmulah since 2021. She can be identified by a distinctive dorsal fin shape and a cut upper caudal lobe.
Vah Uraha (Dhivehi word for “Bat wing”) is a large female tiger shark, first sighted in 2021. She was seen around 50 times until her last appearance in 2023. She can be identified with an injured dorsal fin and a small notch in her upper caudal fin.
Meet Adriana (F-150) is a 3.75-meter female first seen in January 2022. She carries a small notch on her upper dorsal fin, a feature that sets her apart. Adriana has been encountered more than 100 times since her first sighting, making her one of the more familiar sharks of Fuvahmulah.
Her personality blends contrasts: cheeky and curious, yet calm and often solitary. Unlike the dominant females that hold the spotlight, Adriana tends to roam on her own, showing up when least expected. Regular encounters with her make her a recognizable face for divers, and she can be adopted as one of the reef’s steady resident visitors.
Meet Alham, a smaller shark at about 3.25 meters. She is easy to recognize by the distinctive pattern under her right eye. Alham is curious and quick in her movements, often darting in and out of view. Unlike the larger, dominant females, she keeps a lower profile and is less competitive around other sharks.
Pooja is a 3.5-meter tiger shark with a dent around her neck, likely from an entanglement as a juvenile. She has striking countershading, giving her a darker overall appearance. Pooja is reserved and keeps her distance, rarely approaching divers or interacting with other sharks.
Meet Zurafa: She is a large tiger shark, measuring around 3.75 meters and has a noticeable notch in her dorsal fin, making her easy to identify. Presumably pregnant in 2025, Zurafa is shy and reserved, often keeping her distance from both divers and other sharks. Unlike the dominant females, she rarely competes for space or food at provisioning sites, preferring to move quietly along the reef. Her calm, understated presence adds a quieter, more subtle dimension to the Fuvahmulah shark population.
Didi is a 3.75 meter tiger shark with left-side countershading similar to Crystal (F-209). She has been seen around 50 times. Didi is curious and observant, often watching her surroundings and taking a measured approach to both divers and other sharks. Her attentive nature makes each encounter feel deliberate and engaging.
Meet Ladhuraki, first sighted in December 2021, she has been seen over 100 times and is a true resident of Fuvahmulah. She has a very distinctive, wave-like countershading on her left side and a rounded dorsal fin. Ladhuraki is inquisitive, confident, and attentive, always aware of her surroundings and ready to explore.
Meet Nafeesa – first sighted in 2022, she has been seen over 30 times. Her last recorded sighting was in March 2023, when she carried a hook on her right side. Nafeesa is elusive and cautious, keeping her distance from divers and other sharks.
Yolanda is a female tiger shark first sighted in January 2022, she has been seen over 28 times until the end of 2023. A large tiger shark measuring around 3.5 meters, she has a bulky head and a prominent dorsal fin. Yolanda has no distinctive countershading, but her size and presence make her easy to recognize. She moves confidently through the water, calm but noticeable among the reef residents.
Meet Reen, a female tiger shark first sighted in 2022 and seen over 100 times since. She is easy to recognize by a distinctive notch/scar on her left jaw, most likely from a fishing hook, along with a large scar on the posterior flank of her left side. Laser measurements put her at about 3.66 meters. Reen is a frequent visitor, known for being observant yet cheeky, often catching attention with her confident presence.
Meet Muhusina, one of the largest tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah. Seen over 400 times since May 2022, she is the most encountered and social individual here. At 4.2 meters, she truly earns her reputation as a power shark. In 2024 she was measured early-term pregnant during the ultrasound project and gave birth in mid-2025.
Muhusina can be identified by a “upside down crown-shaped” pattern on her right side, similar to Clara (F-122), and by two small stripes in front of her left pectoral fin. She is calm, confident, and persistent, showing trustful behavior and never acting aggressively. Muhusina is a gentle giant whose presence has shaped countless dives in Fuvahmulah.
Dhonkamana is a big, well-known shark around 4 meters long. She is famous for her persistent and dominant nature, always holding her ground at Tiger Harbour. Her identity is unmistakable: a cut dorsal fin and a deep scar on her left pectoral fin from a territorial fight with another shark. On her left flank, a distinct white line cuts through her countershading, making her stand out even more. Dhonkamana is a force in the water, respected by divers and sharks alike.
Sommer is an elusive tiger shark, around 3.75 meters long. Since 2022, she has only been seen about 20 times, making her one of the rarer visitors at Tiger Harbour. Sommer keeps her distance, leaving divers with just brief glimpses before she disappears back into the blue.