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If you are planning a trip to the Maldives, "swimming with sharks" is likely at the top of your bucket list—or your list of fears. The sight of a dorsal fin slicing through turquoise water is iconic, but is it actually safe for the average snorkeler? The short answer is yes, it is remarkably safe. The Maldives is home to some of the most docile shark species in the world. However, "safe"...
When travelers think of the Maldives, they usually picture overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons. However, since the 2010 ban on shark fishing, the archipelago has become a world-class sanctuary for marine life, leading many to ask: Has anyone actually been attacked by a shark in the Maldives? 7500985588498124040 The short answer is: Yes, but it is extremely rare. While the...
When travelers and scientists ask about the "lifespan" of the Maldives, they aren't usually referring to the age of the islands, but rather how much time remains before this low-lying paradise is reclaimed by the sea. As the lowest country on Earth—with an average elevation of just 1.5 meters above sea level—the Maldives is at the epicenter of the climate change debate. Here...
Finding apex predators in the wild is a bucket-list item for many travelers, and the Maldives has become a global "capital" for one of the ocean's most misunderstood giants: the tiger shark. If you are wondering, "Is there tiger shark in Maldives?" the answer is a definitive yes. Unlike many other parts of the world where sightings are rare or seasonal, the Maldives—specifically the...
Deep in the southern reaches of the Maldives, right on the equator, lies a single-island atoll that has captured the world’s attention. Known as the "Tiger Shark Capital of the World," Fuvahmulah is home to the Tiger Zoo (or Tiger Harbor)—the only place on Earth where you are practically guaranteed to encounter majestic tiger sharks every single day, year-round. If...