Jenea is a small female tiger shark, first identified in 2024. Since her initial sighting, she has been recorded around 20 times. She is a cheeky young individual, easily recognized by a distinctive white spot in front of her right pectoral fin and a small slit in her first dorsal fin. She is estimated to be under 3 meters in length.
Nykia is a female tiger shark, that was first sighted in September 2024 and is easily recognized by her distinctive blotchy countershading pattern. She often approaches divers curiously, displaying a playful and inquisitive nature. Despite her smaller size, Nykia’s bold personality stands out, making her a memorable and engaging presence during encounters.
Jala is a remarkable female tiger shark, estimated at around 3.5 meters in length. She is particularly special due to her piebaldism, a chronic skin condition that causes a loss of pigmentation, noticeably on her right pectoral fin. Jala tends to stay further out in the blue and is known for her elusive nature, often avoiding close approaches and keeping her distance from divers.
Janan is a small female tiger shark, estimated to be between 2.5 and 2.75 meters in length. She is easily recognized by her relatively large dorsal fin for her size and a distinctive white stripe on her left pectoral fin. In July 2025, she was observed carrying a fishing line.
Oona is a slim female tiger shark, estimated at around 3.5 meters in length. She has a slight notch in her left jaw, similar to Reen, and a small notch in her upper dorsal fin. First sighted in November 2024, she has been recorded around 20 times. Oona tends to keep to herself and rarely interacts closely with divers.
Theveli is a female tiger shark of about 3.5 meters in length, identifiable by multiple notches in her dorsal fin and a hook on the left side of her jaw. First recorded in November 2024, she hasn’t been seen often and tends to keep to herself. Despite her elusive nature, Theveli can be assertive and competitive when interacting with other females.
Boman is a bold and cheeky female tiger shark, measuring around 3.5 meters in length. She is known to compete with larger individuals despite her size and is easily recognized by her distinctive countershading on the right side, marked with multiple white spots.
Faizah is a female tiger shark first sighted in November 2024. She has a small slit in her dorsal fin and has only been recorded around a dozen times, so little is known about her behavior or personality.
Haniya is a large female tiger shark, approximately 3.5 meters in length. She was observed carrying two parasites on her right side, which she later lost. Haniya has no distinctive markings, making her more challenging to identify visually.
Eladia is a young, very cheeky female tiger shark first sighted in December 2024. She has been recorded around 10 times and is known for her playful and bold behavior.
Anisa is a female tiger shark first sighted in December 2024 and recorded around 20 times. She is easily recognized by distinctive white spots on her right side and multiple notches in her dorsal fin. Very cheeky and bold, Anisa is a testing individual who likes to investigate divers and other sharks.
Oceana is a female tiger shark, approximately 3.5 meters in length, with a small notch at the back of her dorsal fin. She has been recorded fewer than 10 times, so little is known about her behavior, but she is recognized as a strikingly beautiful shark.
Asha is a female tiger shark first identified in February 2025. She is approximately 3.25 meters in length, easily recognized by her very distinctive dorsal fin, which is diagonally cut in half.
Valli is a female tiger shark first sighted in February 2025, measuring around 3.25 meters in length. She has a small notch in her upper dorsal fin and, despite her size, is determined, confident, and interactive with her surroundings.
Futhu loabi is a very special young female tiger shark, measuring 2.86 meters in length. She has distinctive white blotches on both sides in front of her pectoral fins, carries two hooks on her left side, and has a small notched dorsal fin. Extremely cheeky and testing, she competes with larger females and moves with remarkable speed.
Ummeedh (Dhivehi word for “Hope”) is one of Fuvahmulah’s large and striking sharks, measuring an impressive 3.75 meters. First identified in February 2025, this individual has been recorded around 15 times.
Ummeedh stands out through a distinctive countershading pattern, featuring large, uniquely formed white spots on both sides of the body. Another characteristic trait is the flag-like dorsal fin, which makes identification clear even from a distance.
Unlike many of the sharks frequently observed in the feeding pit, Ummeedh tends to remain out in the blue, approaching the site less often and appearing more cautious. This behaviour adds to the shark’s mysterious profile and makes each sighting especially remarkable.
Haanee is a smaller individual, measuring under 3 meters, but unmistakable thanks to a large white spot on the right pectoral fin, a clear and reliable identification mark. Despite the smaller size, Haanee’s behaviour is anything but subtle: this shark is known for being highly agitated and exceptionally agile, often darting through the water with quick, sharp movements.
Sand is a particularly special shark in our catalog, named in honour of our former dive guide Sand. This individual is instantly recognisable due to a deformed left pectoral fin, a unique feature that sets it apart from all others.
Despite the deformity, Sand is a small but remarkably agile shark, measuring only 2.75 meters. Its movements are quick and precise, often surprising divers with sudden bursts of speed and tight turns.
Sand was first recorded in April 2025 and has since been seen around 10 times, usually appearing briefly before darting back into the blue. The combination of its distinctive fin and lively swimming behaviour makes every sighting memorable.
Haza is a small and elegant shark, measuring between 2.5 and 2.75 meters, with a clean, streamlined build that gives it a sleek and athletic appearance.
Divers often remark on Haza’s striking eyes, which have a distinctly curious and almost expressive look, making encounters with this individual especially captivating.
Hiyala is a medium-sized individual, measuring around 3 meters, first identified in 2025 and recorded over five times since her initial sighting. She is recognised by a distinct left-side countershading pattern that closely resembles that of Muhusina (F-163), making her an interesting look-alike within the population.
So far, not much is known about Hiyala. Her appearances are brief, and she tends to keep her distance, offering only limited opportunities for closer behavioural observation. Still, each sighting adds valuable pieces to her profile as we continue learning more about this elusive shark.