Tom8

Adult male green turtle, left profile, Hithadhoo Corner , Laamu Atoll Maldives
Tom8, adult male green turtle

Turtle ID Code: GR831

Tom8 was first encountered six years ago in Hithadhoo Corner as a juvenile at about 65 cm in carapace length. However, he has since grown rapidly in size and developed a large tail, placing him as one of our few resident male turtles in Laamu Atoll! He is one of the most commonly sighted turtles and can be spotted lounging on the turtle block of Hithadhoo Corner, often with his best friend Maimiti, another large male in the area! These two are never far apart and are almost always seen resting together. Tom8 is not shy to show divers who’s boss. He will happily pose for a photo at any given opportunity

Species

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Country

Maldives

Location

Hithadhoo Corner, Laamu Atoll

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

100 cm

First Sighted

26 April 2016

Number of Sighting

155

Last Sighted

10th June 2023

Tom8 has kindly been adopted for Sarah.

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