Can you swim with sharks at the Bahamas?

Bahamian waters are great for diving of all kinds, but one of the outstanding islands for shark diving is Grand Bahama. This island is located just around 100 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida, at the northernmost tip of The Bahamas.



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You may also have to consider the additional cost of renting equipment. On average, a shark diving experience in The Bahamas could cost anywhere from $130 USD to $440 USD per person depending on the location and the shark species you are looking for.

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The Shark Alley dive site is a twelve minute ride from the Riding Rocks Marina. Dive site is located offshore of the settlement of Longbay.

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In the Bahamas, sharks are protected. This has helped maintain a healthy ecosystem while also boosting the economy. The health and diversity of the shark population brings in people from all over the world ? divers, photographers and filmmakers ? benefiting local tour operators, restaurants and hotels.

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West End, Grand Bahama Island West End has some of the most shark-infested beaches in the world. Aptly named, Tiger Beach off of Grand Bahama is one of the world's top spots for seeing tiger sharks.

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Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence.

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If you are traveling to the Bahamas during the winter months, you can expect the water temperatures to be around 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Slowly back away Try not to thrash and splash around as you gradually swim backwards toward shore. “You must try and keep the animal in sight and very slowly and gently try and swim backwards and get into shallow water.

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Although Caribbean reef sharks are large and do have the potential to injure people, they're generally not considered dangerous.

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WEST END, Grand Bahama, has been ranked among the top 10 most shark-infested beaches in the world.

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In addition to great topside conditions, November to May is also the best time for shark diving. Tiger sharks are present from October to January at Tiger Beach, and you'll find hammerhead sharks at Bimini from December-March. Oceanic Whitetips can be seen from April-June.

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No, great white sharks do not live in the area around the Bahamas.

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Many marine biologists consider the Bahamas to be the shark capital of the world given the number of species you can come across. The country is home to at least forty different species, including tiger sharks, oceanic whitetips, Caribbean reef sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, great hammerheads, and nurse sharks.

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To visit Shark Island all visitors need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. Children 0 to 4yrs are free. Shark Island is open 7 days a week, between sunrise and sunset.

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