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Tiger shark encounters

Where to see tiger sharks: seasons and ways to meet them

Operators 13Countries 1Published prices 12Encounter formats 3
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About this list

A common trap when looking for places to see tiger sharks around the world is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the tiger shark as a target species, 13 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record include Fuvahmulah, Maldives liveaboards and North & South Male. Encounters are split into scuba diving, freediving and snorkeling. Two "tiger shark tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 12 of the 13 operators (92%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Jan–Apr, Mar–May, Oct–Dec and Nov–May among them. There is no single season for these operators, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.

13 listed operators

Tiger shark season

How to meet tiger sharks

Tiger sharks by country

Other marine life

Frequently asked questions

Where in the world can you see tiger sharks?

13 operators name the tiger shark as a target species. Main regions: Fuvahmulah, Maldives liveaboards and North & South Male.

Do you have to get in the water to see tiger sharks?

Formats on record: scuba diving, freediving and snorkeling. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.

When is tiger shark season?

Operators list different seasons, Jan–Apr, Mar–May, Oct–Dec and Nov–May among them. There is no single season for these operators, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.

Will I definitely see them?

No. Tiger sharks are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.

How much do tiger shark tours cost?

12 of the 13 operators (92%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.