Location: Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.
Tiger Beach Shark Diving (land based)
The best tiger shark diving in the world
The best place in the world to dive with Tiger Sharks
There are other shark diving hotspots around the world but none that rival Tiger Beach.
If you want to dive with enormous Tiger Sharks, scores of big ‘friendly’ lemon sharks, plus lots of Caribbean reef sharks, bull sharks, nurse sharks and sometimes one or two great hammerhead sharks, you will love the diving at Tiger Beach where the action is nonstop.
This epic dive spot belongs at the top of every shark diver’s bucket list!
Dive Tiger Beach and sleep on land
If a week-long liveaboard trip to Tiger Beach sounds a bit extreme, our shorter land-based trip is the perfect alternative. Wake up in the comfort of your own hotel room, maybe check your email, stroll down to the hotel restaurant for a quick breakfast, and then head to the boat for a 90 minute ride out to Tiger Beach.
Then, enjoy an extraordinary dive with the ocean’s apex predators, take a lunch break, jump back in for second tiger shark dive, and then zip back to Grand Bahama before sunset. Life is good! 🙂
THE ENCOUNTER
Scuba diving with tiger sharks, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks and possibly bull sharks and great hammerheads.
2022
DATE
April 22-26 FULL
PRICE (USD)
$2295 per person double occupancy room
$2895 single occupancy room
LEADER
Andy Murch
2023
DATE
CANCELLED
PRICE (USD)
LEADER
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
Old Bahama Bay Resort on Grand Bahama.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open Water Diver Certification required
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 4 nights at Old Bahama Bay Resort
- 3 days of 2-tank tiger shark diving
- Pack lunches on dive days
- Tanks
- Weights
- Experienced Captain and crew
- Chum, shark feeds
- Photo coaching
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Land transfers to the hotel
- Personal dive equipment
- Breakfast and dinner
- Crew gratuities
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Why come to Tiger Beach with Big Fish Expeditions?
Our highly experienced Trip Leader Andy Murch has been diving Tiger Beach every year since it was developed as a shark diving destination back in 2003. He knows exactly where to dive and when, to provide the ultimate experience for guests.
Andy is an award winning shark photographer. For visiting shooters of any experience level, Andy is an invaluable source of advice on everything from camera settings to suggestions for dynamic compositions.
Is this trip dangerous?
We run well planned, well executed shark dives. Consequently, we have a perfect safety record. No one has ever been harmed by a shark on one of our trips.
Where is Tiger Beach?
Tiger Beach isn’t actually a beach at all. It is a shallow reef and sandbank about 90 minutes by boat from Grand Bahama Island. The closest point of land is West End; where Old Bahama Bay Resort is located.
How are the dives conducted?
All of the dives on this trip are shark feeds. The feeder takes down a bait crate and gives a small amount of fish to each tiger shark as it approaches. The divers position themselves on the sand close to the feeder so that they get an excellent opportunity to photograph or simply enjoy the enormous sharks as they pass by.
What species will we see?
Tiger sharks, lemon sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, and nurse sharks are virtually guaranteed. We often see bull sharks too. Great hammerheads are hit and miss. There are one or two that stay at TB for months at a time but they are migratory animals so you never know.
When is the best time to dive Tiger Beach?
The tiger sharks are resident all year except for the really hot summer months when the water is too warm. Winter storms can ruin your entire trip, and hurricane season runs from June through November. Consequently, we run our Tiger Beach trips in April because the weather is generally excellent.
A CANDID NOTE ABOUT TIGER BEACH BY SHARK PHOTOGRAPHER ANDY MURCH
Everyone talks about a destination being ‘the best shark dive’ or ‘one of the world’s top ten shark dives’ etc, etc. Sometimes the operators are just blowing smoke and sometimes the diving is truly great.
Whatever you hear about other shark diving sites around the planet, Tiger Beach stands alone. It’s simply packed with sharks. They’re big and they are not shy 🙂
If you are looking for endless photographic opportunities or if you just want to spend your entire vacation surrounded by big sharks, then this is the place.
I have NEVER heard of anyone being disappointed by Tiger Beach. The only problem you’ll have is finding somewhere to go next time that compares.
See you there!
Andy Murch
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TRIP REPORTS
2021 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2019 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2018 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2017 Tiger Beach Photo Trip Report
2017 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2016 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2015 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
2014 Tiger Beach Expedition Trip Report
Big Fish Expeditions
Big Fish Expeditions Founder Andy Murch has spent the last two decades chasing big animals all over the world. Few people have Andy’s knowledge and organizational skills necessary to put together a professional expedition. Have a look through some of the comments from our guests: testimonials.
Guest Feedback
ABOUT BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
5 stars!
I’ve been on three trips with Big Fish Expeditions. Each one was well organized and jam packed with unique wildlife encounters. I am booked for another trip next year and for many more to come. Highly recommended!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TIME WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Andy is one of the best in the business. I would highly, highly recommend anyone interested in an animal focused trip to go with big fish expeditions.
The quality of experience and knowledge of the trip leader really sets them apart. Expect to get your fill of animals no matter what the trip is. Andy is also great at finding other animals to incorporate within the trips.
If you’re looking for a shark trip or big animal experience, this is your place. Period.
Enjoy!
Jesse B.
Ontario, Canada
GO. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT!
I have been on 3 Big Fish Expeditions trips by now and have more trips to look forward to in the near future. First of all I share a big passion for sharks, whale and other big marine life and Big Fish Expedition is all about that. As an amateur photographer is great to be among equals and even better to get new tips and ideas from professionals.
Andy is very helpful showing new tricks and talk about UW photography in between dives. Sure the destinations offers world class diving but it’s also about the people and the relation to people and Andy surely gives everyone the feeling of being very welcome and try to give everyone a lifetime experience.
Another good thing is that Andy is maybe the only pro shooters who offers trips to very reasonable prices. I won’t go into details about all the good dives I’ve done with Big Fish but instead say GO, you will never regret it!
Br, Rasmus Raahauge
Denmark
ANOTHER GREAT ADVENTURE WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Just returned from my second trip with BFE and it went off perfectly. The true adventure of these trips always present challenging logistics but they pulled it off flawlessly. I would highly recommend BFE to anyone looking to get “off the grid” and experience a wildlife trip of a lifetime. I am looking forward to my next adventure with them. Thanks again!!
Scott O.
Detroit, Michigan
AMAZING TRIPS
Amazing trips, just finish my 7th with Big Fish Expeditions, many more to come! 
Sene M.
Canada
BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
I have been on a couple of Big Fish Photography Expeditions trips now. They are always well organized, and exceed my expectations! Andy puts together unique and action-packed trips. I’m looking forward to my next dive experience with him.
Trisha S.
Vancouver, BC
