Do sharks come close to the shore in the Bahamas?

Yes, that is the truth. There are about 12 different shark species that live in the warm waters of the Bahamas. The Bahamas is a popular vacation destination for scuba diving, among other things. The shallow water in these areas is home to many tropical fish and a few species of sharks.



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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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The waters off the Bahamas are safe and ideal for swimming. This archipelago of nearly 700 islands is located in the Atlantic Ocean, more towards the southeast direction of America (near Florida).

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

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Water safety Fatal shark attacks can happen without warning; avoid swimming from dusk until dawn even in shallow waters.

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Eleuthera, Long Island, and San Salvador – On these three separate islands in the Bahamas, divers have the chance to encounter many species of sharks including bull sharks (year-round, peak February to March), black tip reefs (year-round), and Caribbean reef and grey reef sharks (year-round).

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Volusia, home to world-famous Daytona Beach, has the dubious honor of being known as the “shark bite capital of the world.” New Smyrna Beach, just south of the city, is an epicenter of shark activity.

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When planning a trip to an island destination such as Barbados, you may well be concerned about the presence of sharks. Rest assured that there are no sharks close to shore off Barbados and therefore no reports of any shark attacks. Some species of shark are caught out to sea by local fishermen.

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

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1. Tropic of Cancer beach, Exuma. Also called Pelican Beach, Tropic of Cancer Beach is the longest beach in the Exuma Chain. Located on little Exuma, some describe this beach as the most beautiful beach that they have ever seen with its super blue waters and calm surroundings.

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