{"id":64,"date":"2026-10-01T21:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T19:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T07:46:16","slug":"tiger-sharks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Sharks"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section dd-section--hero has-media has-overlay-left min-h-90 valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1799x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1799x1200.webp 1799w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1349x900.webp 1349w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tiger sharks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle wp-block-paragraph\">Close encounters<br>in the wild<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiger sharks are among the most impressive predators in the ocean. In Fuvahmulah you can meet them in their natural environment, with respect and with a professional team beside you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/scubahub.app\/book\/drop-dive-maldives\">Book your dive<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"dd-subnav is-sticky alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#overview\" aria-current=\"page\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/behaviour\/\">Behaviour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/conservation\/\">Conservation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:14\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\" id=\"overview\">The ocean\u2019s<br>striped wanderer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tiger shark (<em>Galeocerdo cuvier<\/em>) takes its name from the dark vertical stripes on its back, most visible in young animals and fading with age. It is one of the largest predatory sharks, a curious and confident animal that patrols tropical and warm seas all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Fuvahmulah, tiger sharks are present all year round. Meeting them calmly, at their own pace, is one of the most powerful experiences a diver can have.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><figure class=\"dd-media is-reveal wp-block-dropdive-media\" data-dd-reveal><div class=\"dd-media__frame\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"><img width=\"1395\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1395x900.webp\" class=\"dd-media__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark underwater\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 50vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1395x900.webp 1395w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1024x660.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-768x495.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1536x991.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1860x1200.webp 1860w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section has-background has-bg-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:11\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">Why Fuvahmulah?<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul style=\"--dd-cols:4\" class=\"dd-features is-band cols-4 wp-block-dropdive-features\">\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--eye\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M10 12a2 2 0 1 0 4 0a2 2 0 0 0 -4 0\"\/><path d=\"M21 12c-2.4 4 -5.4 6 -9 6c-3.6 0 -6.6 -2 -9 -6c2.4 -4 5.4 -6 9 -6c3.6 0 6.6 2 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">High<br>encounter rate<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--shark\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.5 12.5C4 10.3 6.5 9.4 9 9.2L11.5 5L13 9.1C15.4 9.3 17.4 10 19 11L22.5 6.5L20.6 12L22 16.5L19 13C16.5 14.2 13.8 14.7 11 14.6L9.4 17.5L8.6 14.5C6 14.2 3.6 13.6 1.5 12.5Z\"\/><circle cx=\"4.6\" cy=\"11.6\" r=\".4\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Resident<br>population<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--calendar\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7a2 2 0 0 1 2 -2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1 -2 2h-12a2 2 0 0 1 -2 -2v-12z\"\/><path d=\"M16 3v4\"\/><path d=\"M8 3v4\"\/><path d=\"M4 11h16\"\/><path d=\"M11 15h1\"\/><path d=\"M12 15v3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Year-round<br>opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dd-feature wp-block-dropdive-feature\" data-dd-reveal><span class=\"dd-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--compass\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 16l2 -6l6 -2l-2 6l-6 2\"\/><path d=\"M12 12m-9 0a9 9 0 1 0 18 0a9 9 0 1 0 -18 0\"\/><path d=\"M12 3l0 2\"\/><path d=\"M12 19l0 2\"\/><path d=\"M3 12l2 0\"\/><path d=\"M19 12l2 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dd-feature__label\">Natural<br>behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:15\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">A unique<br>encounter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We dive at Tiger Garden, a shallow site a short boat ride from the harbour where tiger sharks gather. After a detailed briefing you descend with your guide, settle in position and simply watch: the sharks come and go, glide past, turn and come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><section class=\"dd-video has-overlay-full min-h-60 alignfull wp-block-dropdive-video\"><div class=\"dd-video__media\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1920x1128.webp\" class=\"dd-video__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1920x1128.webp 1920w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1024x602.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1536x902.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1440x846.webp 1440w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-video__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-video__inner\">\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section has-media has-overlay-left min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull dd-experience wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1600x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1600x1200.webp 1600w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built for<br>the open ocean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiger sharks are generalist predators with broad, serrated teeth and an excellent sense of smell and electro-reception. They give birth to live young, and adults can exceed four metres in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check\">\n<li><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> <em>Galeocerdo cuvier<\/em><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Reproduction:<\/strong> live-bearing, large litters<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Adult size:<\/strong> commonly 3\u20134 m, exceptionally more<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>IUCN status:<\/strong> Near Threatened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><dl class=\"dd-stats is-list wp-block-dropdive-stats\" data-dd-count>\n<div class=\"dd-stat wp-block-dropdive-stat\" data-dd-reveal><dt class=\"dd-stat__label\">Adult<br>length<\/dt><dd class=\"dd-stat__figure\"><span class=\"dd-stat__value\" data-dd-count-value>4<\/span><span class=\"dd-stat__unit\">m+<\/span><\/dd><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dd-stat wp-block-dropdive-stat\" data-dd-reveal><dt class=\"dd-stat__label\">Days a year<br>in Fuvahmulah<\/dt><dd class=\"dd-stat__figure\"><span class=\"dd-stat__value\" data-dd-count-value>365<\/span><\/dd><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dd-stat wp-block-dropdive-stat\" data-dd-reveal><dt class=\"dd-stat__label\">Average<br>dive depth<\/dt><dd class=\"dd-stat__figure\"><span class=\"dd-stat__value\" data-dd-count-value>8<\/span><span class=\"dd-stat__unit\">m<\/span><\/dd><\/div>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"dd-gallery-block wp-block-dropdive-gallery\"><div class=\"dd-gallery is-carousel\" style=\"--dd-cols:4\"><div class=\"dd-gallery__viewport\" data-dd-carousel><button type=\"button\" class=\"dd-carousel__btn is-prev\" data-dd-carousel-prev aria-label=\"Previous\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--chevron-left\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15 6l-6 6l6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"dd-carousel__btn is-next\" data-dd-carousel-next aria-label=\"Next\"><svg class=\"dd-icon dd-icon--chevron-right\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6l-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/button><ul class=\"dd-gallery__list\" aria-label=\"Gallery\" tabindex=\"0\"><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-1800x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Michael Worden \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark with a fish nearby<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr2-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark with a fish nearby\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr1-1679x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Publo Photo \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark with a school of yellow fish<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsr1-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark with a school of yellow fish\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts6-800x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Maahid Photos \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark over the sandy bottom, Maldives<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts6-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark over the sandy bottom, Maldives\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-1860x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Gerald Sch\u00f6mbs \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark underwater<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts5-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark underwater\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-1799x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Maahid Photos \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark swimming in the ocean<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts4-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark swimming in the ocean\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Maahid Photos \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark swimming in blue water<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark swimming in blue water\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1600x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Jeremy Lanfranchi \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Tiger shark in deep blue water, Maldives<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Tiger shark in deep blue water, Maldives\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1600x1200.webp 1600w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts2.webp 2000w\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts1-960x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Joel_Sharks \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Two tiger sharks rising through blue water, Maldives<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts1-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Two tiger sharks rising through blue water, Maldives\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-1920x1128.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Gerald Sch\u00f6mbs \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Two tiger sharks<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd3-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Two tiger sharks\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"divers tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd2-1800x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Michael Worden \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Freediver and tiger shark<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd2-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Freediver and tiger shark\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" \/><\/a><\/li><li class=\"dd-gallery__item\" data-dd-filter-tags=\"divers tiger-sharks\"><a class=\"dd-gallery__open\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-1600x1200.webp\" data-dd-lightbox=\"dd-gal-1\" data-caption=\"Jeremy Lanfranchi \/ Unsplash\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge image: Diver above a tiger shark, Maldives<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-800x600.webp\" class=\"dd-gallery__img\" alt=\"Diver above a tiger shark, Maldives\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 80vw, 25vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-1600x1200.webp 1600w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-tsd1.webp 2000w\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/gallery\/\">View full gallery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section no-media has-overlay-none min-h-auto valign-center width-content alignfull wp-block-dropdive-section has-background has-bg-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dd-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"--dd-lw:14\" class=\"wp-block-heading dd-fit\">Tiger shark<br>questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/faq\/\">All FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is it safe to dive with tiger sharks?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every dive follows a strict protocol: full briefing, fixed positions, experienced guides watching the sharks at all times and small groups. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/tiger-sharks\/safety\/\">tiger shark safety protocol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What certification do I need?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) and good buoyancy control. Contact us if you are unsure: we will find the right option for your level.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How deep is the dive?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiger Garden is a shallow site: most of the dive takes place at around 8\u201312 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When is the best time to see them?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiger sharks are present all year round in Fuvahmulah. Weather and visibility vary with the monsoon seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section style=\"--dd-overlay-opacity:1\" class=\"dd-section has-media has-overlay-left min-h-60 valign-center width-content alignfull dd-cta wp-block-dropdive-section\"><div class=\"dd-section__media\"><img width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp\" class=\"dd-section__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1799x1200.webp 1799w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3-1349x900.webp 1349w, https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/drop-dive-ts3.webp 2000w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"dd-section__inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to dive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check availability and book your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/scubahub.app\/book\/drop-dive-maldives\">Book your dive<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_dd_seo_keyword":"tiger sharks Fuvahmulah","_dd_seo_title":"Tiger Sharks in Fuvahmulah: Facts & Encounters","_dd_seo_description":"Why Fuvahmulah is one of the best places on Earth to see tiger sharks: facts, behaviour, research and how to dive with them safely.","_dd_seo_image":0,"_dd_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-64","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3082,"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64\/revisions\/3082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dropdivefuvahmulah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}