Tiger Beach

Best time to dive

January to December; October to June; January to May

What you might see

• Bull sharkPossible
• Hammerhead sharkPossible
• Nurse sharkLikely
• Tiger sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - dive-only site; some operators allow non-diving observers on the boat

Safety notes

BAITED SHARK-FEED CONTEXT: operators chum/bait to attract tiger sharks (large apex predators in close proximity); reef hooks, gloves and situational awareness recommended; multi-day trip buffer advised as weather frequently cancels the long open-water crossing

Permits & fees

- (Bahamas is a national shark sanctuary since 2011 - no capture/fishing of sharks, but no dedicated per-diver park fee identified for Tiger Beach itself)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Grand Bahama/Freeport