About Us

About Us

Shark Island Dive Center — Beyond the Ordinary

Fuvahmulah’s local tiger shark pros, offering carefully managed, awe-filled encounters for scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers — a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Diver observing a tiger shark in clear Fuvahmulah waters
Our Team – Diving Passport Holders

People First, Ocean Always

Local and international guides with a close guide-to-guest ratio for safety, focus, and personal attention — from first message to farewell.

  • Expert captains & crews who know Fuvahmulah’s waters intimately.
  • Learn island skills — fishing basics and how to open a coconut the Maldivian way.
  • Sunset vibes and stories that turn dive buddies into friends.
Shark Island Dive Center guides assisting divers on the dhoni in Fuvahmulah
Our shark-loving crew — local pros with global experience.
Dive center near Fuvahmulah Harbour with briefing and gear fitting areas
Briefings, gear fittings, rinsing and debriefs — all steps from the harbour.
Our Base

Harbour-Side Convenience

Meet at the center before each trip for safety briefings and equipment fittings; debrief over coffee after dives. Gear room, rinse area, and a cozy lounge make it easy to focus on the blue.

Our Boat

Dedicated Dive Dhoni, Built for Blue

Comfortably accommodates up to 19 pax (incl. captain & crew) with shaded seating, organized gear stations, and easy entries. We typically run with ~ 10 divers for focus and comfort.

  • Private charters for couples, families, or photo teams.
  • Shaded deck, rinse points, camera-friendly setup.
Dedicated dive dhoni cruising the Fuvahmulah blue with divers onboard
Stable, spacious and ready for pelagic days.
Founder Lonu during early tiger shark diving days in Fuvahmulah
From Farikede to Shark Island — a local story with global impact.
Our Story

From Farikede to Shark Island

The first registered diving center in Fuvahmulah to specialize in tiger shark diving. Began as Farikede Divers (named after a local reef), later Fuvahmulah Tiger Shark Dive , and today known as Shark Island Dive Center.

Founded by Lonu, a Fuvahmulah local with resort experience. Before our start, tiger shark dives were mostly run by liveaboards — not island locals. This local-led initiative helped put Fuvahmulah on the world’s shark map.

Social Responsibility

Protecting the Ocean We Love

Maldives marine ecosystems are delicate and already feeling global change. We partner with government bodies, local NGOs, schools, waste-management teams, and marine experts to drive awareness and reduce plastic.

  • Plastic reduction: with our Australian partner Jono , we’re installing public water dispensers in Fuvahmulah.
  • Ocean education: workshops with schools in Fuvahmulah and nearby atolls.
  • Responsible diving: briefings emphasize respectful interactions and species-first protocols.
Plastic-free initiative and school ocean education led by Shark Island Dive Center
Community projects to keep Fuvahmulah’s blue, blue.

Join Us Beneath the Surface

Experience the thrill of tiger shark diving with local pros and be part of Fuvahmulah’s living ocean story.

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