Dive-site story
Positioned immediately outside the harbor mouth of isolated Fuvahmulah Island, Tiger Zoo is recognized globally as one of the most reliable encounters with tiger sharks. Fish waste discarded by local fishers draws multiple resident sharks to a sandy plateau and rocky ledge. Divers settle along the bottom under strict guide protocols, watching massive apex predators cruise smoothly within close range through the blue water.
Consistent close-up encounters with resident tiger sharks
Occasional sightings of pelagic visitors like oceanic mantas and thresher sharks
Observation ledge offering a stable vantage point above deeper drop-offs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, but calmer surface conditions prevail during the northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger SharkGaleocerdo cuvier | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Silvertip SharkCarcharhinus albimarginatus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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