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Fuvahmulah, a lone island atoll in the southern Maldives, has quickly risen to fame as the "Tiger Shark Capital of the World." Unlike many other dive destinations where sightings are a matter of luck, Fuvahmulah offers a near-100% encounter rate. If you are planning a dive or researching marine conservation, here is everything you need to know about the tiger shark population in Fuvahmulah as...
If you’re planning a trip to the sun-drenched atolls of the Maldives, your mind is likely filled with images of overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons. However, a common question often pops up for first-time visitors: Are there man-eating sharks in the Maldives? The short answer is: No. There has never been a recorded fatal shark attack in the Maldives. While the Maldives is home...
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,...
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...
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...