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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Bimini Island lagoon dive site, Bahamas — January–March shark dives with 3–5 Great Hammerheads reliably present.
Bimini Island lagoon dive site, Bahamas — January–March shark dives with 3–5 Great Hammerheads reliably present. 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
25.7000°N, 79.3000°W
HABITAT
Coastal and oceanic tropical and subtropical waters worldwide; Bimini is a critical nursery and adult congregation site.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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