In spots like Stuart Cove's "Shark Arena" in Nassau, divers stay still on a sandy bottom while a feeder in a chainmail suit manages the interaction with Caribbean Reef Sharks .
For those seeking a "three-dimensional" experience, Cat Island offers blue-water dives with the Oceanic Whitetip Shark . Unlike the shallow sand-bottom dives, these happen in the open ocean, where these bold predators often approach divers with fearless curiosity. The Experience: What to Expect shark diving bahamas
Each island in the Bahamas offers a unique "personality" of shark encounters. Here is where to go based on what you want to see: In spots like Stuart Cove's "Shark Arena" in
There is a moment just before you descend when the water transitions from a brilliant, sun-drenched turquoise to a deep, electric blue. In the Bahamas, that blue is often occupied by some of the most misunderstood and magnificent creatures on the planet. The Experience: What to Expect Each island in