Dive-site story
On the Little Bahama Bank northwest of Grand Bahama, this shallow expanse of white sand delivers close encounters with apex predators. Divers settle onto the flat seabed while expedition leaders manage scent crates to draw in resident sharks. Open, sunlit topography provides clean backgrounds for wide-angle photography and clear views of large species circling overhead.
Close-range encounters with mature female tiger sharks over pale sand
Activity from lemon, nurse, and Caribbean reef sharks
Ample ambient sunlight suited for natural-light photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring brings the highest density of mature tiger sharks alongside seasonal great hammerheads.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger SharkGaleocerdo cuvier | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lemon SharkNegaprion brevirostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Reef SharkCarcharhinus perezi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great Hammerhead SharkSphyrna mokarran | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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