Tiger Beach

World-famous shallow dive for guaranteed tiger shark encounters.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a truly remarkable location, offering the unique opportunity to observe tiger sharks in their natural environment. Situated approximately 20 miles off the coast of West End, it provides access to a diverse underwater ecosystem. Divers can expect to encounter lemon sharks, impressive groupers, and snappers alongside the stars of the show – tiger sharks. The site features relatively shallow waters, ranging from 8 to 10 meters deep, where divers can comfortably kneel on a sandy seabed while observing these magnificent creatures. Some female tiger sharks have been observed reaching lengths of up to 4.5 meters. A full day is typically required for the journey to this exceptional dive destination.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness World Famous

Plan Your Visit

sharkwide anglebeginner friendlyboat dive

Marine Life

Tiger sharkLemon sharkCaribbean reef sharkNurse sharkGrouperSnapper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and sandy bottom, but requires comfort with large, baited sharks.

Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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