Fuvahmulah Makes a Splash in Netflix’s “All the Sharks”

Saturday 5th of July 2025

The Maldives’ southern atoll of Fuvahmulah is making waves internationally after being featured in the premiere episode of Netflix’s new reality series, All the Sharks. The show, which debuted on Friday, kicks off its six-part underwater photography competition in this unique island, known globally for its tiger shark population.

All the Sharks follows four teams of shark experts as they travel the world to photograph rare shark species. The rarer the shark, the more points they earn. The grand prize? A $50,000 donation to a marine conservation organization chosen by the winning team.

Fuvahmulah, often called “Tiger Shark Island,” is a fitting location to launch the series. Recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the island is famous for its year-round population of tiger sharks. These sharks are so common in the area that the show awards only minimal points for their sightings, making rarer species like the pelagic thresher shark more valuable to the teams.

The island’s geography — a single-island atoll with no surrounding lagoon — opens it directly to the ocean, attracting a wide range of pelagic species. Divers in Fuvahmulah often encounter not just tiger sharks, but also hammerheads, whale sharks, thresher sharks, and oceanic manta rays.

The feature in All the Sharks highlights Fuvahmulah’s role not only as a top-tier dive destination but also as a key player in marine conservation. The show’s focus on non-invasive, photography-based interaction aligns with the Maldives’ commitment to sustainable tourism.

This global exposure is expected to boost interest in eco-tourism and support local guesthouses and dive operators, further establishing Fuvahmulah as a must-visit destination for responsible underwater adventures.