Safe shark diving is a valuable asset for tourism. A live shark can bring in tens of thousands of dollars in tourism revenue, far surpassing the mere hundreds made by selling its fins. Recognizing this, a team of industry experts has established the world’s first educational dockside shark diving site on the island of Bimini, Bahamas. This unique experience aims to dispel myths and misconceptions about sharks, offering a safe, educational encounter for visitors.
Bimini Bull Run is based at the iconic Bimini Big Game Club, just a 30-minute flight from South Florida. This legendary outpost has been a premier destination for fishermen, hosting major sport fishing tournaments for over 50 years. Bull Sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) have been frequent visitors to this marina since the days when Hemingway called Big Game Club home, drawn by the fresh fish scraps left at the cleaning tables.
A spokesperson for Bimini Bull Run shared, “We’re thrilled to offer guaranteed shark encounters with this unique and often misunderstood species. Sharks are under threat worldwide, and we’ve found that positive interactions can shift perspectives and foster a commitment to their conservation in ways negative experiences simply can’t. Safety is our priority; we’ve constructed a robust infrastructure to protect both sharks and people. This entirely new setup provides an incredible experience for divers, non-divers, and film and TV productions alike, all in the sharks’ natural habitat.”
Supported by the Shark-Free Marinas Initiative and the Bahamas Film Commission, Bimini Bull Run offers an innovative commercial experience. Our specially designed cage systems, secured to custom-built docks, allow divers, non-divers, filmmakers, and underwater photographers to immerse themselves safely in this thrilling underwater world.
