Shark Point
Boat dive · Shark dive (seasonal)
Every winter, female bull sharks gather on this sandy plateau to give birth — one of the most extraordinary shark encounters in the Caribbean, for advanced divers only.
About this site
From around November to March, female bull sharks gather over a stone and sand plateau at about 24 to 25 metres to give birth to their pups, making Shark Point one of the most remarkable seasonal dives in the Caribbean. Divers observe the sharks from a kneeling position on the sand under the supervision of the dive team. The depth and the nature of the encounter make this an advanced, experienced-diver-only activity.
Marine life spotted here
- Bull sharks (Nov–Mar)
- Stingrays
- Reef fish
- Nurse sharks (occasional)
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