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If you are planning a trip to the Maldives, the short answer is yes—you are almost guaranteed to see sharks. The Maldives is one of the world's premier shark sanctuaries. Since a nationwide ban on shark fishing was implemented in 2010, the population has thrived. Whether you are a nervous snorkeler watching from the beach or a seasoned diver seeking big pelagics, here is everything...
When you are walking along the pristine, bone-white beaches of the Maldives, it is tempting to pick up a beautiful seashell as a free souvenir. However, before you tuck that treasure into your luggage, you need to understand the local laws. The short answer is yes: it is strictly illegal to take shells, sand, or coral from the Maldives. Why the Maldives Bans Shell Collection The...
If you’re looking for a face-to-face encounter with one of the ocean's most majestic apex predators, the Maldives is one of the premier destinations on Earth. While reef sharks are common across the archipelago, there is one specific island that has put the Maldives on the global map for tiger shark enthusiasts. The Best Place to See Tiger Sharks: Fuvahmulah Island While tiger sharks can...
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...
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...