5 best countries to dive with sharks

“Cage goes in the water, you go in the water. Shark's in the water. Our shark.” - Quint, JAWS (1975)

The sight of Matt Hooper in JAWS (Richard Dreyfuss and stuntman Dick Warlock) donning his black & blue wetsuit and entering the shark’s domain in a flimsy anti-shark cage continues to inspire millions of people to want to dive with sharks.

Depending on the species of shark and time of year, there are many amazing places around the world where you can go diving with sharks. Here are 5 of the best countries to dive with sharks:

Bahamas

The Bahamas are known for their crystal-clear waters and shark populations, including reef sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, and bull sharks. One of the best places to dive with sharks in the Bahamas is the Shark Wall off the coast of New Providence Island.

South Africa

South Africa is home to some of the most famous shark diving sites in the world, including Shark Alley, where you can see great white sharks, and Aliwal Shoal, where you can see tiger sharks and bull sharks.

Fiji

Fiji is a great place to dive with reef sharks, including blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks. Some of the best dive sites in Fiji for shark encounters are Beqa Lagoon and Shark Reef Marine Reserve.

Mexico

Mexico's Guadalupe Island is famous for its great white shark diving, with clear waters and excellent visibility. Isla Mujeres and Isla Guadalupe are also popular spots for diving with whale sharks, the world's largest fish.

Australia

Australia is home to many different species of sharks, including great whites, tiger sharks, and bull sharks. One of the best places to dive with sharks in Australia is Ningaloo Reef, where you can see whale sharks, reef sharks, and even hammerheads.

It's important to note that diving with sharks can be dangerous and should only be attempted with the proper training and equipment. It's also important to respect these animals and their habitats, and to always follow the guidelines of the local dive operators and marine conservation organizations.

Words by Ross Williams

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