Dive-site story
Located off the West End of Grand Bahama on the edge of the Little Bahama Bank, Tiger Beach is world-renowned for close, controlled encounters with large apex predators over shallow white sand flats. Divers typically kneel on the sandy seabed while divemasters manage bait crates, drawing inquisitive tiger sharks, resident lemon sharks, and reef sharks into close proximity. The exceptionally clear, shallow conditions offer photographers extended bottom times and natural sunlight for wide-angle imagery.
Reliable close-up encounters with mature tiger sharks over open white sand flats
Dozens of resident lemon sharks schooling around the boat and resting on the seabed
Seasonal appearances of massive great hammerhead sharks during the cooler winter months
Exceptional natural light and long bottom times suited for wide-angle underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Tiger shark numbers peak during the cooler months between autumn and spring, coinciding with the migration of great hammerheads.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger sharkGaleocerdo cuvier | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lemon sharkNegaprion brevirostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great hammerhead sharkSphyrna mokarran | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
