Aasifa is a medium-sized individual measuring around 3.25 meters, easily recognisable by a distinct square-shaped notch in the centre of the dorsal fin. This unique feature makes identification straightforward, even during brief encounters.
So far, Aasifa has only been seen three times, making her one of the rarer individuals in our records.
Yaashu is a well-recognised individual of around 3 meters, identifiable by a distinctive left-side countershading pattern that sets this shark apart from others in the area. First recorded in June 2025, Yaashu has since been seen roughly 10 times.
Saja is one of our most familiar sharks, first recorded in June 2025 and already seen over 36 times. At around 3 meters, she is relatively small, yet she carries herself with remarkable confidence, often approaching the site more boldly than many larger individuals.
She is easily identified by the hook on her right side, a distinctive feature that makes her stand out during encounters. As one of our most frequent visitors, Saja provides valuable opportunities for observation and has quickly become a well-known presence in the area.
Nani is a truly remarkable and very special shark, though her story is a somber one. Likely a victim of finning, she is missing her entire dorsal fin, left pectoral fin, and the base of her caudal tail, making her instantly recognisable and a poignant reminder of human impacts on sharks.
She was first identified in August 2025 and has only been seen a handful of times. Despite these severe injuries, Nani continues to navigate her environment, showing resilience and serving as a symbol of survival amidst adversity.
Roakandu (Dhivehi for “Spirit of the Ocean”) is a large individual, measuring around 3.5 meters, and was newly identified in August 2025. This shark is easily recognisable by two distinctive slits in the upper dorsal fin, a feature that sets it apart from others in the area.
Since its first sighting, Roakandu has been observed over ten times, making it a moderately frequent visitor whose presence adds valuable data to our ongoing monitoring efforts.
Ababil was first recorded in July 2025 and is easily recognisable by a large dorsal fin with two slits on its lower section. Measuring as a medium to large shark, Ababil tends to stay more in the blue, rather than approaching the feeding area frequently.
So far, this individual has been seen around five times, making each sighting a relatively rare and special encounter.
Rua is a very impressive young female, measuring around 2.75 meters, notable for a stripe-like countershading in front of her left pectoral fin. She also bears two hooks on her left jaw, a distinctive feature that makes her easy to identify.
Rua is fast-moving and highly curious, showing interest both in divers and other sharks, which makes her a dynamic presence during encounters. First identified in August 2025, she has already been seen over 15 times, quickly becoming one of the more frequently observed individuals in the area.
Aamina is a very small female, measuring around 2.5 meters, and is easily recognisable by two slits, one at the front and one at the back of her dorsal fin.
She was first recorded in August 2025 and has been seen about five times since, making her sightings relatively rare. Despite her size, Aamina is a notable individual due to her unique dorsal fin markings.
F-254 is a large individual, measuring around 3.5 meters, first recorded in July 2025. This shark is easily identifiable by a notched front dorsal fin, a feature that distinguishes it from others in the area.
Since its first sighting, F-254 has been seen around 10 times, making it a moderately frequent visitor whose presence adds valuable data to our ongoing observations.
Daaniya is a small, agile shark, measuring around 2.75 meters, and is easily recognisable by a hook on the left side. Known for being very fast-moving, Daaniya often darts through the water with remarkable speed and precision.
First seen in July 2025, this individual has been observed over 10 times, making it a fairly frequent and exciting presence for divers and researchers alike.
Fareela is a female tiger shark first recorded on 26 November 2021. Unlike some of our more frequently encountered residents, she has been sighted only 13 times up until May 2022.
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.
Gina is a female tiger shark first identified on 1 January 2017. Since then she was seen around 50 times and was last recorded in February 2024. At that time, she was estimated to be 3.5m-4m in length.
Growy is one of our resident female tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah. First sighted in May 2021, she has been seen over 180 times since then. She was measured in 2025 via Laser Photogrammetry and shows a length of over 3.75 meters.
Growy can be easily identified by a notched dorsal fin and a slightly crooked jaw on the left side. Her nature is bold and approaching, as she comes close to divers and other sharks.
Hajja is a female tiger shark and has been identified in March 2018, since then, she has been seen over 100 times. Hajja can be identified by her notched dorsal fin and her elusive, yet determined nature.
In May 2024, Hajja was measured early term pregnant and left Fuvahmulah to give birth to her pups. In June 2025 she arrived back non-pregnant. She was measured via Laser Photogrammetry (2025) and shows a length of 3.85 meters.
Haley is a large female tiger shark and one of our Residents in Fuvahmulah. First recorded in December 2018, she has since become one of our most frequently sighted individuals, with over 150 encounters.
Measuring over 4 meters, Haley belongs to the group of our large reproductive females. She is easy to recognize thanks to her notched dorsal fin, distinctive countershading on her left side, and a hook lodged on the left side of her jaw.
Confident and composed, Hailey moves with purpose and awareness, often taking her time to assess her surroundings. While she does not usually approach closely, she remains calmly observant around divers.
Halifa is a female tiger shark first sighted in October 2017, this ~3.5m female has only been recorded 7 times until February 2020, making her one of our more elusive individuals.
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.
Haraamy is a female tiger shark first spotted on December 2019. She was only seen twice, with her last sighting on December 27, 2019. Though little is known about her, she was estimated to be around 3.5m by the time she was seen.