Divers Observe a Tiger Shark With a Fishing Hook in Its Mouth

A shark tourism group dives with a tiger shark (G. cuvier), which has a fishing hook stuck in its mouth, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Fuvahmulah Island in the Maldives.

  • Image ID 56908093
  • Production Year 2022
  • Length 00:00:07
  • Production Company Kyle Roepke
  • Resolution
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

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