Plongée à Tiger Beach — Bahamas

Tiger Beach is a shallow sand flat off Grand Bahama where tiger sharks aggregate in remarkable numbers. Sitting on the sand at 20ft with 4m tiger sharks cruising past at arm's length is one of diving's most intense experiences.

Score
60.9
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
24–27°C
Meilleurs mois
October, November, December
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World Class
Intermediate
Tiger Beach
BahamasCaribbean
60.9

SCORE

26.6500°N

-79.0167°E

Tiger Beach is a shallow sand flat off Grand Bahama where tiger sharks aggregate in remarkable numbers. Sitting on the sand at 20ft with 4m tiger sharks cruising past at arm's length is one of diving's most intense experiences.

Guaranteed Tiger Shark Encounters

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature24–27°C
Max Depth12 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$250
Best MonthsOctober, November, December, January
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH71.0VIS76.0SV57.0TMP70.0DA48.0OP78.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL32.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
76.0
Dive Site Variety
57.0
Water Temperature
70.0
Depth & Access
48.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
32.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefdriftcavepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Freeport/Lucaya beach and shoppingsnorkeling at Peterson Cay

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Port Lucaya Marketplace
  • Garden of the Groves

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber150 km — Bahamas Hyperbaric Centre, Nassau
Nearest Hospital40 km

Boat dive site; return to Freeport for hospital; chamber in Nassau (flight required)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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