diff --git a/lib/Command/SharesFiles.php b/lib/Command/SharesFiles.php
index f83a27bad..51861672c 100644
--- a/lib/Command/SharesFiles.php
+++ b/lib/Command/SharesFiles.php
@@ -196,6 +196,10 @@ private function displayShares(
 		$table->render();
 
 		foreach ($shareWrappers as $share) {
+			if (!$share->hasInitiator()) {
+				continue;
+			}
+
 			if (!$filterRecipient) {
 				$recipient = $share->getInitiator();
 				$sharedTo = $recipient->getDisplayName();