Location: Tiger Beach, Bahamas. (Trip departs from West Palm Beach, FL)
Tiger Beach Extreme Tiger Shark Diving
The best tiger shark diving in the world
Probably the best shark dive in the world
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 diving at Tiger Beach where the action is nonstop, all day, everyday.
The only problem with Tiger Beach will be finding other trips that will live up to it!
Imagine this shark dive
You are kneeling on the sand right next to the shark handler while tiger and lemon sharks circle expectantly. A huge tiger swims so close to your camera that it barely fits in your view finder. It’s bulk blots out the sun. You compose each shot, firing repeatedly until it’s head is so close that it no longer fits in your fisheye lens. Eventually, its shadow moves past you and your heart begins to slow down as the adrenalin dissipates in your blood stream. You quickly thumb through your shots, thrilled at the results until you catch sight of the next enormous tiger shark approaching. That’s a pretty standard dive and Tiger Beach 🙂
THE ENCOUNTER
Scuba diving with tiger sharks, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks and possibly bull sharks and great hammerheads.
2021
2022
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
Dolphin Dream Live-aboard Dive Vessel
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open Water Diver Certification required
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- On our regular one week long trip:
6 nights accommodation aboard the Dolphin Dream - 5 days of unlimited shark diving
- All meals, beer and soft drinks
- Tanks
- Weights
- Experienced Captain and crew
- Chum, shark feeds
- Photo coaching
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Transfers to the boat (around $20)
- Personal dive equipment
- Crew gratuities
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
Photo © Andy Murch
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.
Why we charter the Dolphin Dream:
Big Fish Expeditions always charters the Dolphin Dream. The DD is the largest, most stable and by far the most comfortable liveaboard dive vessel that visits Tiger Beach.
Unlike day boats that leave from Grand Bahama Island, the Dolphin Dream stays at Tiger Beach all day and all night. This means you will get around twice as much time in the water each day compared to the boats that spend many hours commuting back and forth to shore. When the dive day is over, we get to photograph ‘lemon-snaps’ from the swim step each evening, and even conduct one or two night dives with the sharks.
The Dolphin Dream owner – Captain Scott Smith – was the original operator that pioneered the shark diving at Tiger Beach. No captain has more experience or more trips to Tiger Beach than he does.
The Dolphin Dream is the perfect dive platform from which to capture split shots of tiger and lemon sharks at the surface (lemon snaps). The crew have years of experience in getting you ‘the shot’.
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.
Why we go from Florida:
Our trips start and finish in West Palm Beach, Florida (rather than the Bahamas) because it is much more convenient (and usually cheaper) for most guests to reach the boat.
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
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
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
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
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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
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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!!
AMAZING TRIPS
Amazing trips, just finish my 7th with Big Fish Expeditions, many more to come! 
Sene M.
Canada
