Many people think the Exuma cays are all about the island with pigs, but swimming with sharks Bahamas is a great heart-racing alternative. Here are some things you didn’t know about swimming with nurse sharks.
What you need to know about swimming with sharks Bahamas
The Compass Cay sharks are waiting for you, but before you go, here is a guide we have put together to better inform you of swimming with sharks Bahamas.
Where is Compass Cay Bahamas?
Compass Cay Bahamas is located halfway between the very south of the Exuma Cays and the northern islands. It is nearly eight miles north of the popular Staniel Cay island and exactly 75 miles south of the capital city, Nassau.
Compass Cay Bahamas is a few miles from Staniel Cay.
How to swim with sharks Nassau
These kings of the sea are, for the most part, harmless to humans. Though, if threatened, they can still cause a lot of damage, but they are so habituated you hardly have to worry about that.
They are bottom-dwelling creatures who feed off life living on the bottom of the seafloor. Their jaws are so strong, they can crush through coral which they will occasionally make a meal out of.
This is not to scare you, though, as we said they are harmless fish. The best thing for you to do is be cautious and stay in line with the rules which are laid out at the Compass Cay Marina.
Swimming with sharks Bahamas is one of the most popular Exuma excursions.
The sharks are plentiful in this small area of Compass Cay, however, wild nurse and reef sharks are struggling in the shallows of the western Atlantic where the Bahamas are.
When you go swimming with sharks Bahamas, you might be brushed up against the shark. Do not panic. Panic causes sharks to feel threatened. It is better you know the feeling before it happens to prepare yourself. The sharks are brown in color and have a tail fin which can grow to be very wide — nearly a quarter of their overall length (up to 10 feet). They are smooth and a little slimy which you will instantly recognize. Swim with sharks Nassau are friendly, but it is always a good strategy to be cautious.
About Compass Cay Marina
This is the place where you can swim with nurse sharks Bahamas. The marina is located on one of the most prized and protected regions in all of the Bahamas and can be easily accessed by yachts and sailboats of almost any length — even the huge 180-foot mega yachts.
You can go swimming with sharks Bahamas style at Compass Cay Marina.
What else can you do besides swimming with sharks Bahamas?
Just as the Bahamas swimming pigs aren’t the only attraction in the Exuma Cays, the Bahamas swim with sharks isn’t the only thing to see and do at Compass Cay.
There are at least ten white sand beaches which all have paradisaical views of turquoise sea and a large range of visibility for some of the best snorkeling you could ask for. Plus, since the sea conditions don’t change too much, the water is relatively calm and swimmable for all.
In addition, the fishing is one of the best areas (since it is protected) known in the Bahamas. You can hire a boat plus the guidance of a local fisherman who will put you on top of the best marine life in the area. It is perfect for deep water fishing year round where you can assume you will bring home a nice dinner of snapper, grouper, bottom fish, or even tuna in the Fall.
To top it all off, you can often spot dolphins in the distance from Compass Cay during the summer months. So, even if you came to go swimming with Nurse sharks, there is plenty more to look forward to on your swimming with sharks Bahamas excursion.
Nurse shark around Compass Cay Bahamas.
Bahamas Swim with Sharks Tours to Compass Cay Exuma
Want to book a Swimming with sharks Bahamas tour to Compass Cay in the Exumas? Then be sure to contact one of our Bahamas sharks Experts via our contact form.
