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If you are planning a trip to the tropical paradise of the Maldives, it is natural to wonder about what lies beneath the turquoise surface. One of the most common questions travelers ask is: Are there sharks in the Maldives? The short answer is yes, but probably not in the way you imagine. The Maldives is home to one of the healthiest shark populations in the world, and for most visitors,...
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...
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"...
Fuvahmulah is one of the most unique destinations in the Maldives. Unlike the typical ring-shaped atolls that make up the rest of the archipelago, Fuvahmulah is a "one-island atoll"—a single, large volcanic island standing alone in the deep Indian Ocean. 7534701974575533320 Because of its isolated location and unique geography, it has earned a global reputation for...
Finding yourself face-to-face with a shark is a bucket-list item for many travelers heading to the Indian Ocean. But if you’re wondering, "Are great white sharks found in Maldives?" the short answer is a definitive no. While the Maldives is a world-class sanctuary for shark lovers, you won't find the "King of the Ocean" here. Below is everything you need to know about why they stay...