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Dreams come true in The Bahamas

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We have tried on several occasions to dive with the majestic Tiger Shark, in various locations around the world, but weather conditions and the unpredictability of wildlife have meant that each of our previous four attempts had failed. So, when we discovered that we would be returning to The Bahamas, we made sure that another trip to Tiger Beach was on the itinerary. It was to be right at the beginning of our trip, and to say that we were excited was a massive understatement! Would this be the trip that finally saw our Tiger Shark dream come true?

Tiger Beach is a 2 to 3 hour boat ride out of the West End of Grand Bahama. We got up very early and met up with the dive crew from Reef Oasis and loaded our gear into a minibus to get us to the far end of the island where the charter boat was waiting for us. We had prepped our camera equipment the night before and so, as we headed towards this famous dive site, anticipation built. On arrival, at Tiger Beach we were the only boat in sight, and the crew started to chum the water to attract the sharks. Reef and Lemon Sharks appeared within minutes, but we were not getting in the water until we had a Tiger Shark there with us. After only 10 minutes, it was on and we were getting into our gear as quickly as possible so as not to miss this incredible opportunity.

We slid into the warm, crystal-clear water, and descended down the line to our positions. Our guide, Michael Tadros, was already in place, with two big Tiger Sharks in attendance, interested in the bait box at his feet. It was a glorious moment for us, our dream finally made reality, as a 4m long Shark cruised right in front of us.

A huge thank you for The Bahamas Tourist Office & Reef Oasis Dive Club for making our dream come true!


Images, video & text by Frogfish Photography

Nick and Caroline (Frogfish Photography) are a married couple of conservation driven underwater photo-journalists and authors. Both have honours degrees from Manchester University, in Environmental Biology and Biology respectively, with Nick being a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, a former high school science teacher with a DipEd in Teaching Studies. Caroline has an MSc in Animal Behaviour specializing in Caribbean Ecology. They are multiple award-winning photographers and along with 4 published books, feature regularly in the diving, wildlife and international press They are the Underwater Photography and Deputy Editors at Scubaverse and Dive Travel Adventures. Winners of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Photo-journalist of the Year for a feature on Shark Diving in The Bahamas, and they have been placed in every year they have entered. Nick and Caroline regularly use their free time to visit schools, both in the UK and on their travels, to discuss the important issues of marine conservation, sharks and plastic pollution. They are ambassadors for Sharks4Kids and founders of SeaStraw. They are Dive Ambassadors for The Islands of The Bahamas and are supported by Mares, Paralenz, Nauticam and Olympus. To find out more visit www.frogfishphotography.com

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Get up to £100pp off Red Sea Resorts and Liveaboards with Regaldive

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red sea diving

red sea divingRegaldive welcomes thousands of divers to the Red Sea each year, drawn by its warm climate, stunning scenery, and exceptional marine biodiversity. With over 200 species of hard and soft corals, plus a variety of world-class diving experiences—including dramatic walls, drop-offs, wrecks, and deep blue canyons—the Red Sea remains a premier diving destination.

This February, divers can explore the Red Sea for less, with savings of up to £100 per person on holidays over £1,200 per person and £75 per person on holidays over £750 per person. Simply make a new Red Sea resort or liveaboard booking by 24 February 2025 to take advantage of this special offer.

Discover some of the top Red Sea diving locations and liveaboards below, and when you’re ready to book, use code RSFEB25 at the time of enquiry to claim your discount. For full details and terms and conditions, visit Regaldive’s offer page here.

For more information about Regaldive and the dive getaways they offer, visit www.regal-diving.co.uk.

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Introducing the RF-40 Fins from DYNAMICNORD

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With the sporty RF-40 open-heel fin by DYNAMICNORD, you enjoy maximum effectiveness and fun. The innovative design guarantees ease and power – exactly what every diver wants.

Designed and engineered in Germany. Made in Europe.

The RF-40 open-heel fin delivers. Its harder blade will especially delight sporty divers.

The powerful blade of the RF-40 fin and its dynamic design with innovative water channels allow to perform both technical and recreational kicks with maximum propulsion. The power is efficiently transmitted from the foot pocket and sole to the blade for outstanding kick stability and manoeuvrability. With the RF-40 fin, sporty divers are guaranteed to have a blast underwater.

The foot pocket of the open-heel fin is comfortable, and the smart bungee strap enables to make small length adjustments without using any tools. This way, the fin can be used with neoprene boots or with a drysuit. The heel pad has a large finger loop that is easy to grasp even when wearing gloves, making donning and doffing the fin a breeze.

The RF-40 fins are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers in six great colours.

Recommended sales price: £127.00

Sizes: M-XL

Colours: Blue, grey, orange, purple, red, yellow

DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.

www.dynamicnord.com

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