Tiger Shark

Photo: Kris-Mikael Krister · CC BY

Tiger sharks patrol the outer wall of Banc du Geyser year-round, drawn by the seabird colonies that nest on the emergent rocks and by green turtle populations nesting on the sandy cays. They are large — most individuals exceed 3 metres — and approach with measured confidence, circling slowly at distances of 5 to 10 metres before retreating to depth. The combination of isolation, prey abundance, and undisturbed habitat makes this one of the most genuine tiger shark hotspots in the Mozambique Channel.