Top 5 Shark Dives In The Caribbean Sea

Are you a shark fanatic? Can't get enough of those spine-tingling close encounters? Check out the top 5 most awesome places to see sharks in Caribbean Sea.

1 – Mexico

Between June and September, the ultimate place to see majestic whale sharks is at Isla Mujeres, in Mexico. These breathtakingly huge behemoths grace the nutrient rich waters, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. Hundreds of peaceful whale sharks congregate to feed, allowing divers and snorkelers close encounters of a magical kind.

2 – Grenada

Nurse sharks love chilling out around wrecks, so where better to visit than Grenada - the "Wreck Capital of the Caribbean".

This island is known for great wreck diving, but add into that some big fish encounters and it makes for an enthralling dive trip. Don't miss out on the Hema I and the King Mitch on the south coast, to see nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, and squadrons of eagle rays.

3 – Tobago

Further south, Tobago offers an unusual hotspot of shark activity in the Caribbean Sea. Five dramatic pinnacles rise up from 130 feet, just kissing the surface. Covered in corals and circled by strong currents, this dive is not one to miss.

The fortuitous sight of hammerhead sharks gives divers an awe-inspiring awakening, as they cruise around the sandy bottom hunting for prey.

4 – Grand Cayman

Stingray City, on Grand Cayman, is unrivalled for seeing southern stingrays in their natural habitat. Divers calmly sit on the sand, while these beautiful creatures swoop around, getting very up close and personal.

Even a big green moray joins in on the action! Snorkelers should also check out the Sandbar for an enchanting spectacle of stingray behavior; if you are lucky they will rub up against you.

5 – The Bahamas

While not strictly in the Caribbean Sea, the Bahamas is the ultimate for shark diving in this region. More than forty different species have been recorded here - most notably tiger sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great hammerhead, lemon sharks, and oceanic whitetips. Serious shark lovers will have incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tiger Beach is a Mecca for tiger sharks - circling around you, their grace and inquisitiveness is beguiling.

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