Hilaya is a female tiger shark first sighted on March 2019. Since then, she has been recorded around 122 times, with her most recent sighting in November 2024. As one of the more frequently encountered sharks in Fuvahmulah, Hilaya has become a well-recognized individual within the local population.
Indy is a female tiger shark first identified in 2018 and has only been seen two times in total. She last time she was seen was in May 2019.
Inna is one of the longest residing individuals in Fuvahmulah. She is recognisable by her distinctive fin shape and her size. After being first identified in 2017, she has been seen around 100 times since then.
Izu is a female tiger shark measuring around 3.5 meters. Researchers first recorded her on December 9, 2017. There have been 16 sightings of her, up until June 2022. Izu is not one of the most frequently encountered individuals in Fuvahmulah. However, every sighting of her adds to our knowledge of the tiger shark population in Fuvahmulah.
Juanita is a female tiger shark measuring around 3.4 meters. First sighted on 17 August 2017, she can be recognized by her damaged dorsal fin and a caudal fin that lacks a pointed tip. She was named by Juan Salgado and has since become a known individual in Fuvahmulah waters. Sadly, Juanita hasn’t been seen since August 2019.
Julia is a female tiger shark first identified in May 2017. She has been seen around 12 times and was last recorded in September 2019. By that time she was estimated to be 3.5m-4m in length and was. She is identifiable by a damaged dorsal fin.
Koko is a female tiger shark measuring 3.75 meters. First sighted in June 2019, she has since been recorded over 100 times. Koko is easily recognizable by a marking on the front of her dorsal fin and two small scars on either side of her head. She is rather bold and solitary by nature.
Kona is one of our most frequent visitors at Tiger Harbor. Researchers identified her as one of the first individuals in 2016 and have seen her over 200 times since then. Kona was measures over 4m length via laser photogrammetry in 2025.
She is easy to identify by a hook shaped countershading under her right eye. Kona also has a distinctive countershading on her left side.
Kona is a dominant and assertive shark. She is very confident in the presence of other large sharks, claiming her personal space.
Largetha is a female tiger shark first spotted in December 2018 and has been observed around 80 times since her first sighting. Interestingly, she was previously recorded under the ID F-131, before being reassigned to F-045. Though her exact size is not recorded, Largetha has become a familiar presence in our monitoring efforts, showcasing the patterns and movements typical of the resident tiger shark population.
Lia is a female tiger shark and one of our Residents in Fuvahmulah. She is measuring approximately 3.75 meters, which makes her one of our reproductive females. First spotted in December 2018, she has been observed around 120 times since then, making her a familiar presence in Fuvahmulah’s waters.
Lia is known for her calm and serene nature, with a distinctive countershading pattern on her right side and cuts on her dorsal fin that make her easily recognizable.
She was measured as early-term pregnant in May 2024, left in April 2025 to give birth, and returned in July 2025 non-pregnant.
Lilian is a female tiger shark, first identified in June 2017, and has been sighted around 33 times up until her last recorded appearance in January 2022. Estimated at about 3.5 meters in length, she was a notable but relatively elusive individual within the population.
Mal is one of our most Iconic Resident Tiger Sharks. First sighted in November 2017, she has since been recorded over 200 times, making her a true long-term presence in Fuvahmulah. Initially estimated at 4 meters in length, she was measured at 4.25 meters in 2025, which makes her one of our largest tiger sharks. She is easily recognized by her distinctive round dorsal fin. As of August 2025, Mal is in her fifth recorded pregnancy.
Maria is a female tiger shark first recorded in March 2018. Ever since, she has been sighted over 50 times. We estimate her to be around 4 meters in length. Maria can be identifiable by a damaged dorsal fin, leaving it in a wavy shape. Maria is an elusive, yet dominant shark and knows how to present herself in presence of other sharks.
Munni is large female tiger shark with over 4 meters in size. She was first recorded in May 2019 and has been seen over 200 times since then. Munni is one of our most dominant and relentless individuals. She knows how to dominantly assert her space in front of other sharks. She is identifiable by a unique dorsal fin shape that carries a notch on her back side.
Nemo is one of our Iconic Resident Fuvahmulah tiger shark. She was first identified in March 2018 and has been seen over 200 times since then. In 2025, she was measured via laser photogrammetry and shows a length of 4.1 meters.
Nemo can be easily identified by her curled left pectoral fin and a cut dorsal fin. As she is one of our largest sharks, she is dominant with other larger females but usually calm in presence of divers.
In March 2024, Nemo was in early term pregnancy. She left Fuvahmulah in March 2025 to give birth to her pups. She came back non-pregnant in June 2025.
Nike, formerly known as Daisy (F-062), is a female tiger shark measuring between 3.5 and 4 meters. She was first sighted in August 2018, and has been recorded 20 times, with her last sighting in 2020. Though not among the most frequently encountered sharks, Nike’s personality was decribed as dominant and confident.
Nilafa is a female tiger shark first identified in May 2022. She hasn’t been seen again since then. At that time she was estimated to be around 3.5m in length.
Nuha is a large female tiger shark measuring about 4 meters. Researcher first sighted her on 10 February 2018 and have encountered her over 100 times since then. She is one of the well-known individuals in Fuvahmulah. Nuha has had three documented pregnancies. She is elusive and often seen out in the blue. However, she still shows a dominant presence when around other sharks.
Ozzy is a female tiger shark first identified in May 2018. Over the years, she became a recognizable individual within our study. Between November 2021 and April 2022, Ozzy was observed entangled in a rope — a stark reminder of the threats marine animals face from human activity. Fortunately, despite this incident, she continued to be sighted until her last recorded appearance in April 2022.
Pirate, also called the *Queen of Fuvahmulah*, has become one of the most recognisable and beloved Fuvahmulah tiger shark. It is most likely a fishing hook caught in her jaw and caused an injury to her left eye. As a result, we believe she is blind on that side. This is turn can make it more challenging for her to navigate or turn smoothly.
However, Pirate’s spirit is anything but diminished. She is known for her bold, playful nature and her endless curiosity, often approaching divers with an unmistakable confidence. Many who have encountered her describe her as both majestic and endearing. Her resilience has made her a symbol of strength in Fuvahmulah. She continues proving that even with this disability, she thrives, hunts, and interact socially with other sharks.
Over the years, Pirate has built a reputation among local guides, researchers, and photographers. She is a favourite subject for underwater imagery and a key figure in our ongoing research. She embodies the wild beauty of tiger sharks including the urgent need to protect sharks from the threats they face.