Fuvahmulah · Tiger Garden
Dive with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah
One of the very few places in the world where you can dive with tiger sharks all year round, at only 8–12 metres.
- 8–12 m deep
- All year round
- Tiger sharks of 3–5 m
- Full briefing and experienced guides
The tiger shark dive
Face to face at Tiger Garden
Our tiger shark dive takes place at Tiger Garden, a shallow site a short boat ride from the harbour. The bottom is sand and rubble at around 8–12 metres, so there is plenty of light and enough bottom time to enjoy the encounter.
Everything starts with a full briefing on shark behaviour, signals and positions. Underwater the group settles close to the guide and simply watches: tiger sharks of three to five metres approach, turn and pass, often within a few metres.
What experience do you need?
- Advanced Open Water or equivalent (recommended)
- Good buoyancy control: you stay still close to the bottom
- Around 30 logged dives (recommended)
- Good physical condition and a dive medical statement when required
Not there yet? Ask us about courses to get ready before your trip.
More ocean life around Fuvahmulah
| Species | When |
|---|---|
| Tiger shark | All year |
| Thresher shark | All year, peak October – December |
| Scalloped hammerhead | Mainly December – April |
| Whale shark | January – May |
Wild animals: sightings are never guaranteed.
Dive sites
Diving around Fuvahmulah
| Dive site | Depth / level | What makes it special |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Garden | 8–12 m · Advanced recommended | Tiger sharks all year round, the signature dive of the island |
| Farikede | Deep plateau · Advanced | Open-ocean site for pelagics: thresher sharks, oceanic mantas and seasonal hammerheads |
| Thundi | Deep · Advanced | Thresher shark cleaning station |
| Rasgefanno | Shallow top · all levels | Reef top with turtles and reef fish, threshers in the blue |
| Bilhifeyshi | Shallow top · all levels | Easy reef dive, ideal between deeper dives |
The best season in Fuvahmulah is usually November to May, but tiger sharks are there all year. The guide chooses the site according to the sea conditions and the level of the group.
Getting there
Fuvahmulah, in the far south
Fuvahmulah is a single island in the open ocean, in the far south of the Maldives. It is reached by domestic flight from Velana International Airport (Malé). Write to us and we will help you plan the trip and your stay at the group’s hotel on the island.
Frequently asked questions
How deep is the tiger shark dive?
Tiger Garden is a shallow site: most of the dive takes place at around 8–12 metres.
Will I see a tiger shark?
Tiger sharks are present in Fuvahmulah all year and are seen on most dives at Tiger Garden, but they are wild animals: no encounter can ever be guaranteed.
Is diving with tiger sharks safe?
Every dive follows a strict protocol: full briefing, fixed positions, experienced guides watching the sharks at all times and small groups.
How much does it cost?
Fun dives start at $75 per dive, with a $25 tiger shark supplement per dive (included when you do 3 dives a day). See all the prices on the dive prices page.
Drop Dive Maldives
Book your dive in Rasdhoo or Fuvahmulah
Choose your centre, your dates and your dives on the Drop Dive Maldives booking page. Questions? Write to us and we will help you plan your days underwater and your speedboat transfers.