Has anyone got any decent photo's? I'm really looking forward to going out to swim and a couple of shark sightings would be great as well as mantas but unless i'm in a cage, an unwelcome meeting with a tiger or great white might cause me to soil my trunks! I've not heard any reports of great whites so you can keep your groundbait intact The water is too warm for Great Whites but the Maldives does have over 26 other species of shark They may be official inhabitants of Maldivian waters but to be honest, they hang out in much deeper water.
Even when diving your chances of seeing Tiger sharks are very slim, particularly around the islands. When swimming all you'll see are small reef sharks and they'll be gone before you know it. I used to be petrified of sharks and spent many dives looking over my shoulder expecting to come face to face with jaws, so you can imagine I was a bit apprehensive when we went to the Maldives.
But honestly you'll have no problems. They are fascinating creatures and as with everything under the water, treat them with respect and you'll have no problems. If you pm me your email address I can send you a photo of a reef shark that I took while snorkelling off Bandos. Mind you to be honest i think i am going to be more worried about the Titan triggerfish after reading all the posts on here about it recently!!
Triger fish are fine at the right time of year. When In egypt I did see a russian Gent trying to pull a trigger by the tail, and was wanting his photo taken with a congar or mauray eel. Seven Holidays. Desktop Version. Price: Luxury Average Cheap. Water Villas. Best Beaches. Swimming Pool. All Inclusive. Child Friendly. This island used to fish sharks, but now most people value our sharks more alive than dead. It changed my life. I feel like this is a new era for this island.
My goddaughter is two and every time she sees me she tells me she wants to see sharks. But the new relationship with sharks has transformed the island in another, more lethal way. Plastic is now building up across beaches, streets, backroads, front yards and palm forests. Plastic bags, bottles, fishing lines … Everything is here and the mountain just keeps growing.
Much of it is washing into the ocean, entangling marine life on the reef. The beach is [also] covered in plastic bottles and bags. People here just throw it on the ground. You can also spot nurse sharks, zebra sharks and hammerhead sharks around some locations. Most sharks in Maldivian archipelago are friendly and harmless, and the excursions are carried out in the open sea with experienced guides.
But precautions are necessary. Shark attacks are rare. Maldives shark snorkeling is suitable for anyone who knows how to swim. Diving, however, should be undertaken only by the experienced swimmers. Most resorts offer Maldives whale shark excursions to their guests, and you can also book guided tours with Samudra Maldives. You can find cruise ships stopping there, but the best way to reach Maldives is by Air.
Seasonal charter flights also arrive from many European countries and gulf countries to Male International Airport. Once you reach the airport, you can get on seaplanes, speed boats or local ferries to get to your destination island.
Local dhoni boats are available at the airport too. Resorts and Maldives tour operators can also arrange pickups by seaplanes or motorboats. Among the other popular Maldives shark types are — Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks The scalloped hammerhead sharks are rare shark species found in deep waters. Blacktip Reef Sharks The blacktip reef sharks are shallow-water sharks which feed on fish and other animals such as octopuses and shrimps.
Whitetip Reef Sharks The whitetip reef sharks are among the commonest sharks you can spot during your dives. Grey Reef Sharks The grey reef sharks are another common species of sharks you can see during Maldives sharks diving. Nurse Sharks The nurse sharks are shark species found on the bottom of reefs. Tiger Sharks The tiger sharks are not too aggressive, but make sure you dive along with guides. Zebra Sharks The zebra sharks, also known as leopard sharks, are one of the uncommon sightings in the Maldives.
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