Tiger Sharks of Fuvahmulah 

Tiger sharks are apex predators in the marine ecosystem and very opportunistic hunters. This means they are at the top of the food chain in their habitat and eat whenever they sense a good opportunity. They are one of a few shark species that can be potentially dangerous to humans. Nevertheless, they are not ice-cold killers and monsters. It is absolutely possible to dive with them if we respect them and follow the code of conduct. One place where this is possible is the Maldivian island of Fuvahmulah. The island is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean and is not surrounded by an atoll, but directly by the open ocean.

The island’s inhabitants have always fed from the sea and fish. They throw the fish scraps back into the water, which attracts sharks eating the remains. This has been going on for several hundred years. A few years ago, a local resident came up with the idea of ​​going into the water and diving with these sharks. The local community called him crazy for this idea. But he survived and it turned out that sharks aren’t interested in eating people. And so it happened that Lonu (Nasheed Ahmed) established diving tourism on Fuvahmulah and founded the first diving school.

Since then he has been enabling people to have the unique experience of diving with tiger sharks. And this experience is truly unique! Up to this point we had already seen and experienced a few sharks, but mostly smaller types of sharks. When we were face to face with this apex predator underwater for the first time and experienced its breathtaking presence, it triggered something in us. We were completely overwhelmed by how calmly the sharks glided through the water and observe their surroundings, always being extremely attentive and watching us. It reminded us how beautiful and diverse our planet and nature are and what unique and special creatures live on earth.

Unfortunately, nowadays sharks are more likely to be hunted than hunters, as humans have a major impact on the ecosystem and kill up to 100 million sharks every year. For this reason, many sharks are now critically endangered and threatened with extinction. It would have fatal consequences for the marine ecosystem if sharks became extinct, as they act as police of the oceans and keep fish populations in a healthy balance. You can find more information about the threats to sharks and oceanic megafauna on our conservation page.

Tiger sharks are apex predators in the marine ecosystem and very opportunistic hunters. This means they are at the top of the food chain in their habitat and eat whenever they sense a good opportunity. They are one of a few shark species that can be potentially dangerous to humans. Nevertheless, they are not ice-cold killers and monsters. It is absolutely possible to dive with them if we respect them and follow the code of conduct. One place where this is possible is the Maldivian island of Fuvahmulah. The island is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean and is not surrounded by an atoll, but directly by the open ocean.

The island’s inhabitants have always fed from the sea and fish. They throw the fish scraps back into the water, which attracts sharks eating the remains. This has been going on for several hundred years. A few years ago, a local resident came up with the idea of ​​going into the water and diving with these sharks. The local community called him crazy for this idea. But he survived and it turned out that sharks aren’t interested in eating people. And so it happened that Lonu (Nasheed Ahmed) established diving tourism on Fuvahmulah and founded the first diving school.

Since then he has been enabling people to have the unique experience of diving with tiger sharks. And this experience is truly unique! Up to this point we had already seen and experienced a few sharks, but mostly smaller types of sharks. When we were face to face with this apex predator underwater for the first time and experienced its breathtaking presence, it triggered something in us. We were completely overwhelmed by how calmly the sharks glided through the water and observe their surroundings, always being extremely attentive and watching us. It reminded us how beautiful and diverse our planet and nature are and what unique and special creatures live on earth.

Unfortunately, nowadays sharks are more likely to be hunted than hunters, as humans have a major impact on the ecosystem and kill up to 100 million sharks every year. For this reason, many sharks are now critically endangered and threatened with extinction. It would have fatal consequences for the marine ecosystem if sharks became extinct, as they act as police of the oceans and keep fish populations in a healthy balance. You can find more information about the threats to sharks and oceanic megafauna on our conservation page.