Tags Tiger Sharks Fishing Hooks Shark Tourism Fish Sea Floor Marine Predators Coastal Waters Ocean Wildlife Underwater Maldives Aquatic Species

Tiger Shark With a Fishing Hook in Its Mouth Swims

A tiger shark (G. cuvier) with a fishing hook stuck in its mouth swims along the sea floor in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Fuvahmulah Island in the Maldives.

Image ID 56908083
Production Year 2022
Length 00:00:09
Production Company Kyle Roepke
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FormatMP4

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The Maldives is a popular destination for shark tourism, with a a growing demand for shark-diving experiences. Fuvahmulah is known locally as "Shark Island".

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Kyle Roepke