Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas

Hammerhead Junction

Hammerhead Junction is a winter shark-encounter site on the western side of Bimini where great hammerhead sharks aggregate in shallow sand-bottomed water from roughly December through March each year. Operated by local dive shops including Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center, the dive takes place in 10 to 18 meters of water on an open sand plain where divers kneel in a line behind a baitbox. Great hammerheads approach within meters, with their distinctive cephalofoil providing one of the most iconic encounters in shark diving. Bull sharks and nurse sharks frequently join the scene, and stingrays and grouper patrol the area. The site has become world-famous in shark conservation and photography circles since the 2010s. The shallow profile makes for long bottom times. Conditions vary with weather, and the season is short — winter trips need to be booked well ahead. Sharks are wild and unpredictable; advanced training and shark-diving experience are recommended.