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No Certs or Experience Needed.
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First Timers to Pros Welcome!

No Certs or Experience Needed.
Sharks Guaranteed. Join Us!

340-227-7273

First Timers to Pros Welcome!

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Meet the Sharks of the USVI

Explore a list and description of the different shark species you can expect to see during a trip with the United States Virgin Islands Shark Diving team!

Caribbean Reef Sharks

Great Hammerheads

Tiger Sharks

An image of a Caribbean Reef Shark in the waters off of the USVI.

Supreme Pack Hunters

Caribbean Reef Sharks

Caribbean Reef Sharks are a symbol of the Caribbean. These large reef-based sharks are the sharks we see the most in the Virgin Islands (St Thomas and St John). Reefies are expert hunters who are very alert and smart sharks often working in packs to hunt. 

Swim with Lemon Sharks in the USVI with USVI Shark Diving

Inshore Bruisers

Lemon Sharks

Lemon Sharks are large coastal sharks found in the Virgin Islands. When young they stay in shallow flats and mangroves, as they grow they eventually spend their time hunting shallow and deep reefs around the islands. Lemon Sharks are smart and active sharks that are commonly seen on our dives. They are bold and often compete with the faster Reef Sharks for prey. 

An image of a great hammerhead in the blue waters of the USVI.

Legendary Hammers

Great Hammerheads

Great Hammers are one of the most epic sharks found in the Virgin Islands. These are large sharks that reach up to 20′ in length. Great Hammerheads specialize in hunting stingrays, large fish, and other smaller sharks. These sharks frequent our reef locations and it’s always an incredible day when we see these amazing and iconic animals. 

An image of a Blacktip Shark in the clear blue waters of the USVI.

Expert Hunters

Blacktip Sharks

Blacktip Sharks are one of the best predators found in the waters of the Virgin Islands. These sharks are extremely fast and agile making it difficult for prey to escape. We compare them to an inshore version of the Mako Shark, fast, focused and all business! The clear Caribbean waters of around St Thomas and St John are a great place to witness this shark.

An image of a nurse shark in the shallow water of the US Virgin Islands.

Reef Keepers

Nurse Sharks

Nurse Sharks are often overlooked by other shark species but they are a very cool and capable shark. Making their homes in the reefs of the Virgin Islands they are experts at living among the coral. These sharks generally move slow and often offer great viewing experiences.

An image of a large and powerful tiger shark with a underwater camerman close by it on a USVI Shark Diving charter.

Caribbean King

Tiger Sharks

Tiger Sharks are a legendary shark, the second largest predatory Shark in the ocean and the King of the Tropics. Tigers can reach a size of over 20′ and 3000lbs. These rulers of the deep frequent many different ocean habitats including both shallow reefs and offshore waters. Here in the Virgin Islands they cruise and hunt over remote reef areas and steep dropoffs. Tigers are a serious Shark that needs to be respected but with the right guidance it is very possible to dive with these magnificent animals.

Let’s get you Up-Close & Personal with the Sharks of the USVI

The US Virgin Islands are home to some of the best shark diving in the World! St. Thomas and St. John are surrounded by beautiful Caribbean waters and a number of shark species. USVI Shark Diving is committed to bringing our guests into these waters for a world class, informative, and safe US Virgin Islands shark diving experience!

An image of a shark up close and personal with an underwater cameraman in the waters of the Caribbean.

How it Works

Our professional team will walk you through the entire shark diving process

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Sharks Guaranteed

The dive grounds in the USVI provide a variety of shark action for our divers on a daily basis. 

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No Certification Process

No dive certification is needed to enjoy a shark dive with us! All levels are welcome!

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All gear provided

We provide all the gear necessary to have the time of your life aboard one of our trips. From masks and fins to gloves and snorkels, we have you covered.

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Up Close & Personal

Getting in the water face-to-face with the ocean’s apex predators is something you will never forget. 

An image of divers on a USVI Shark Diving adventure.