popular for viewing oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) via snorkeling (3000fsw), among other inshore species.

Facts about Cat Island (southern) It is in Bahamas Cat Island (southern) is in the Atlantic (North American coastal). The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet. The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.

Dive types Marine Life

Images taken on this dive site

by Terry Goss
"Strike a pose" - the absolutely beautiful oceanic whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus), seen here off the coast of Cat Island, Bahamas; Nikon D300 in Aquatica, Nikkor 12-24mm, Sea&Sea YS90 strobes.

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by Matt Heath
Oceanic Whitetip

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by Matt Heath
Oceanic White Tip Shark

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by Matt Heath
This is a shot of a research group tagging an Oceanic White Tip shark.

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by Matt Heath
Looking up to a Oceanic Whitetip

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by Matt Heath
A lucky diver gets some one on one time with this oceanic white tip.

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by Matt Heath
Oceanic White Tip Fin with Pilot Fish

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by Terry Goss
The Pace Quickens - two oceanic whitetips (Carcharhinus longimanus) dart in front of me, too quickly to wipe the water bubbles off my dome.....

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