Epic Shark Diving Blog

Dustin and Tyra Adamson created OceanShutter to share the wonder and beauty of the world. Their main focus is underwater imagery, but they also stick their heads up out of the water to get some fresh air, and some topside shots. Dustin’s Films have received some notable...

Shark feeding, like most issues, is not simply black and white. And, like most issues, we hear some extremes on both sides of the argument. Unfortunately, most of these opinions are not coming from experts in shark behavior. Even worse, sometimes the opinions are coming from...

The International Shark Attack File released their report for 2021 back in January of this year. It’s always interesting to review the data and dive in a bit. The report, or at least the summary, focuses on “unprovoked bites”. Here are some definitions: Shark...

In the most recent version of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint, NOAA has proposed a shark feeding ban. With one exception, IN THE CASE OF FEEDING SHARKS AND OTHER FISH TO HARVEST (KILL) THEM. This proposed rule would specifically prevent divers...

The early ancestors of sharks first arrived on the scene over 450 million years ago, well before the dinosaurs. Modern day shark species first showed up 370 million years ago. They all had streamlined bodies, between 5 – 7 gill slits, and large dorsal and pectoral fins....

Shark diving is one of the best ways to get up close and personal with sharks to appreciate their beauty. At Epic Diving, we take safety very seriously, so our divers and the sharks are protected. Responsible shark diving is important for preserving shark populations in the...

There’s no doubt that a prepared diver is a safer diver. The Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) is the leading agency studying diving related deaths, injuries, and illnesses for the past 40 years! They have put together an online, video-based course called Prepared Diver...

We’re really proud to be able to introduce divers to the tiger sharks at Tiger Beach. It’s an amazing experience and definitely worth investing a few extra days to get the most of it. Since we offer day trips, we do get a lot of inquires asking about booking a single day of shark...

Having spent countless hours in the water with Tiger Sharks at Tiger Beach over the past decade has been an incredible experience. These sharks are fascinating in so many ways. We have the opportunity to learn so much about the individual animals, from distinct markings to...

To say this season has been one of the best yet is a bit of an understatement. Tiger Beach has consistently been getting better and better and we have enjoyed every minute of it! We have been averaging 5 species on most dives, including Tiger, Reef, Lemon, Great Hammerhead, and...