Meet Josephine – one of our resident tiger sharks, first seen in 2022. She has been encountered over 100 times since then and measures about 3.5 meters. Josephine is easy to recognize by the small vertical notch in her dorsal fin and a hook on her left side. Known for her inquisitive and playful nature, she often approaches with curiosity yet remains mindful of her surroundings. In 2025, she was pregnant, further underlining her importance within the Fuvahmulah population.
Meet Madharusa, a shy and elusive tiger shark first seen in 2022. She measures around 3.5 meters and is recognizable by her distinctive countershading. Although seen just over 30 times, her presence always stands out. Recently, Madharusa sustained an injury from a line across her dorsal fin, leaving a fresh mark.
Meet Raja – a young but cheeky tiger shark, first seen in 2022. She measures around 3.4 meters and is instantly recognizable by the unique countershading on her left side, marked with a line of white spots and a notch in her lower dorsal fin. Since August 2025, an injury on her right pectoral fin has made her even more distinctive.
Raja is determined and relentless, a shark that never seems to stop moving. Despite her age, she has already been seen close to 100 times, building a strong presence among the Fuvahmulah sharks. Her energy and persistence make her stand out as one of the next generation’s boldest individuals.
Munira is a female tiger shark first seen in 2021, with her last appearance recorded in late 2022. She carries a small notch in front of her dorsal fin, which made her identifiable during her visits. Not much is known about her, as she was only seen around 10 times, making her one of the more elusive sharks of Fuvahmulah.
Jazmin is a female tiger shark, first recorded in 2022 as one of the smallest tiger sharks around Fuvahmulah, measuring just about 2 meters. She is recognizable by a small notch in her left jaw. Jasmin has a curious yet shy personality, often approaching divers with caution but showing a playful spark.
Meet Diya, a female tiger shark first seen in 2022 and recorded around 10 times since. She is a very small tiger shark and not yet well known in the population. Diya has a distinctive left-side countershading pattern, similar to Rua (F-252), which makes her identifiable despite her rare appearances.
Meet Mouna, a female tiger shark about 3.5 meters long. First recorded in 2023, she was seen about 50 times since then. She carries a cut on the tip of her right pectoral fin and a hook with line on her left side. Mouna is a reserved and solitary shark, often keeping her distance from others.
About 3.75 meters long, Miemie is one of the more elusive sharks of Fuvahmulah. She was first identified in late 2022 and has only been seen around 20 times since then. She was recorded pregnant in November 2024 and returned in 2025 no longer pregnant, suggesting she successfully gave birth. Unlike many others, she is usually spotted out in the blue and rarely enters the feeding pit. Despite her elusive nature, she shows curiosity and often comes closer when approached, making her a fascinating individual to encounter.
Hannah is a large female tiger shark of about 4 meters, first sighted in December 2022 and seen around 40 times since. She can be identified by a white spot in her left countershading. Hannah is inquisitive, often circling curiously, yet she rarely engages closely with divers or other sharks. She keeps a calm, steady presence and tends to stay on the edge of interactions, showing interest without being competitive.
Chinu is a smaller female tiger shark of about 3 meters, first sighted in April 2024. She is easily recognized by her very distinctive right-side countershading, marked with bright white, spotty patterns unlike any other shark in Fuvahmulah. Chinu also carries a hook on her left side, a reminder of past human interaction. Rarely encountered, she has a gentle and curious presence, often leaving a lasting impression as one of the cutest and most unique sharks in the population.
Aroha is a female tiger shark first sighted in 2022, Aroha disappeared for two years and was later observed at the Shark Tank in Hulhumalé before returning to Fuvahmulah in 2025. She is a large shark, measuring around 4 meters, and can be recognized by the distinctive round notch in her dorsal fin. Aroha is bold and offensive in her behavior, often approaching closely and testing her surroundings, making her one of the more assertive personalities among the sharks.
Meet our beautiful Lila. First identified in late 2022, Lila has quickly become one of the most frequently seen individuals, with around 100 encounters. She was pregnant in late 2024, gave birth, and later returned to Fuvahmulah. Measuring about 3.75 meters, she can be easily recognized by her distinctive countershading on the left side, but what makes her truly unique are her striking blue eyes, the most beautiful eyes in the population. Lila is a determined yet gentle shark, curious and calm in her interactions.
Stella is a young, cheeky female tiger shark, measuring just under 3 meters. First identified in May 2024, she has been seen over 20 times since. Stella bears scars from a bite mark on her head and is noticeably shy, but still exploring her surroundings and observing divers with interest.
Milligan is a female tiger shark, first identified in December 2022, Milligan measures around 3.25 meters and can be recognized by a white spot in front of her left pectoral fin. Recently observed carrying a jig, she spends most of her time out in the blue and rarely interacts with divers or other sharks. Not much is known about her behavior, making her one of the more elusive members of the population.
Frenkie is a female tiger shark, first identified in 2023 and has been seen around 50 times. Measuring as a bulky 3.5 meter shark, she can be recognized by her distinctive left countershading marked with two grey spots, a small notch in the middle of her dorsal fin, and a hook on her left jaw. Presumably pregnant in 2025, Frenkie shows a bold, testing nature, often asserting herself while exploring her surroundings.
Crystal is a female tiger shark, first seen in 2022, Crystal has been observed only around 10 times. Measuring about 3.5 meters, she has a left countershading pattern very similar to Didi (F-155). Not much is known about her behavior, making her one of the more mysterious individuals in the population.
Mariam is a small female tiger shark, first identified in Late 2023. She is estimated at 3 meters in length and hence is thought to be sexually immature. She can be identified by a tear drop shaped countershading on her left side. She is very shy and elusive, not interacting much with divers.
Emani is a female tiger shark, first identified in 2023. She was seen over 20 times since then and is estimated to be around 3.5 meters in length. She can be identified by a white spot above her left pectoral find and a distinctive big blotch on her right countershading.
She doesn’t interact much with either divers or sharks, which makes her more reserved.
Meet Hudhukede (Dhivehi for “white spot”), a very unique individual, that can be identified by two distinctive large white blotches on both of her sides (similar to Futhuloabi F-240 but bigger). She is measured at 3.5 meters and is usually seen more in the blue than in the feeding pit. After being first identified in 2023, she was seen around 15 times, making her less known than other individuals.
Mishal Hafiz (Dhivehi name) is a female tiger shark, that was first identified in June 2024. She is a small shark, estimated to be around 2.75 meters and hasn’t been seen since 2024.