Where to Stay near Cat Island dive sites, Bahamas — remote island with seasonal Great Hammerhead gatherings accessible by liveaboard. — See Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran)

PLACES TO STAY

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near Cat Island dive sites, Bahamas — remote island with seasonal Great Hammerhead gatherings accessible by liveaboard.

Cat Island dive sites, Bahamas — remote island with seasonal Great Hammerhead gatherings accessible by liveaboard. is a top spot to see Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Book a dive at Bimini from January to March; sharks are conditioned to divers and approach to within arm's reach.

SIGHTING TIP

January–March peak season when Great Hammerheads concentrate in Bimini's warm shallow waters near the Gulf Stream.

Coordinates

24.3000°N, 75.5000°W

HABITAT

Coastal and oceanic tropical and subtropical waters worldwide; Bimini is a critical nursery and adult congregation site.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Critically Endangered

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Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km