Tiger Beach is particularly famous for its Tiger shark encounters, which have made it a premier diving destination globally. The site’s shallow sand flats provide excellent opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers, as well as shark enthusiasts, to observe these magnificent creatures up close. The protected status of sharks in the Bahamas contributes to a healthy marine ecosystem, allowing divers to enjoy encounters with these top predators in their natural environment.

The dive site boasts a vibrant marine life including hard and soft corals, and visibility can often exceed 100 feet, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. 

The main attraction at Tiger Beach is the tiger sharks, both resident and transient, patrolling the shallow waters. Surrounded by these huge fish, divers can sometimes encounter as many as 15 tiger sharks at once, although the typical number is around 4 or 5. Tiger sharks, which can grow up to 16 feet, always keep the divers’ attention due to their size and curiosity. Alongside the tiger sharks, divers will often see numerous lemon sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, the occasional nurse shark, and great hammerheads.