The village Shiriri got its name from a nearby mountain. Shiriri is a satellite village of Potarinau Village, this is where the main governance structure for the village lies, Shiriri is headed by a senior councilor. The village is located approximately 56 miles from Lethem and is East of the Brazilian boarder. It was established in 1892 by a man named Pishute along with a number of other families in the village.  Shiriri has a rich history. The major economic activities include agricultural production and livestock rearing. This is accompanied by traditional fishing and hunting activities.

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