Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Shark Junction

Shark Junction is UNEXSO's signature shark feed dive in Grand Bahama, taking place on a shallow sand and patch-reef arena in roughly 12 to 14 meters of water. Divers kneel in a semicircle on the sand while a chain-mail-clad feeder distributes pieces of fish from a baitbox, drawing in a pack of Caribbean reef sharks that circle within arm's reach. Twelve to twenty sharks is a typical count, with individual animals recognized by UNEXSO staff over years of repeated visits. The shallow profile allows for extended bottom time and excellent natural light for photography. Beyond sharks, the site hosts the usual reef cast of grouper, snapper, and trumpetfish, and bull sharks or larger lemon sharks occasionally show up uninvited. The dive is structured and controlled by experienced operators and is one of the longest-running shark interaction programs in the Caribbean, dating back to the 1990s. Briefings are thorough, with strict protocols on positioning, hand placement, and movement during the feed. Visibility is typically excellent thanks to the open Atlantic exposure and the dive ends with a relaxed cruise back along the reef line, where remaining sharks trail off into the blue and a final pass over coral heads completes the experience.