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Bahamas, as divers saw it.

62 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

62
Sightings logged
tiger shark
Most spotted
Bahamas
Country

Species confirmed at Bahamas

tiger shark 25
lemon shark 12
bull shark 8
reef shark 4
hammerhead shark 4
stingray 4

Recent sightings

Bull Shark · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 330 View post →
Stingray · 14 Aug 2026 ♥ 174 View post →
Manta Ray · 13 Aug 2026 ♥ 120 View post →
Eagle Ray · 12 Aug 2026 ♥ 441 View post →

Estimate your Bahamas dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 4 dive operators' own published rates in Bahamas — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Bahamas

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 3 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas (Nassau)
gear included
Open Water$600
Advanced Open Water$600
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Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center (Bimini)
gear may be extra
Open Water$869
Advanced Open Water$869
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Grand Bahama Scuba (Freeport)
gear included
Open Water$577
Advanced Open Water$577
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Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Bahamas?

Tiger Shark is the most frequently confirmed species at Bahamas, with 25 of the site's 62 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Bahamas have?

62 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Bahamas, Bahamas, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Bahamas particularly known for?

Bahamas is particularly known for lemon shark — it accounts for 27% of every confirmed lemon shark sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.