Tiger Beach (main sand bank)

The main bait site. Sand bottom, no structure, no reef. Crew set a bait crate or scent triangle and divers settle on the sand around it while sharks circle. Tiger sharks here are predominantly large females.

Depth

5–10m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Open white sand in 5–10m at the edge of the Gulf Stream drop-off — the primary baited tiger shark site
  • Shallow depth allows 60–80 minute bottom times; divers stay overweighted and still on the bottom
  • Commonly 5–7 tiger sharks plus lemon, Caribbean reef and nurse sharks around a bait crate

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.