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Shark FYVEBahamas Region

5 Sharks. 1 Ultimate Challenge.The Bahamian archipelago and its surrounding sanctuary watersThe Bahamas declared its entire EEZ a shark sanctuary in 2011. The Shark FYVE Bahamas Region will be a release-only, observation-forward challenge built around the islands' exceptional shark populations — Tiger Beach, the Exuma flats, and the deep drop-offs off Bimini and Andros.

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25.0343° N · 77.3963° WCoordinates

5Qualifying species

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The FYVE Sharks

The proposed FYVE.

These five sharks are the working lineup for Shark FYVE in the Bahamas Region. The list is finalized with local captains, scientists and authorities before the region opens.

Verification standard

Photo or video evidence, operator confirmation where applicable, and a documented healthy release.

01/05Release Only

Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Proposed qualifying species. Tiger Beach is the most reliable tiger shark water on earth — release at boatside only.

02/05Release Only

Great Hammerhead

Sphyrna mokarran

Proposed qualifying species. Bimini winter hammerheads. Never remove from the water.

03/05Release Only

Lemon Shark

Negaprion brevirostris

Proposed qualifying species. Mangrove nurseries make lemons a Bahamian signature.

04/05Release Only

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Proposed qualifying species. Release-only under Bahamian sanctuary rules.

05/05Release Only

Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezi

Proposed qualifying species. The signature reef shark of Bahamian walls and drop-offs — release at boatside only.

★ Plus One

Legendary Bonus Species

To be announced

A rare sixth entry for the Bahamas Region — reserved for exceptional encounters and confirmed with local captains before the species is named.

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Shark FYVE in the Bahamas Region is being assembled.

We're partnering with local captains, scientists, and conservation authorities to finalize the qualifying species list for Bahamas. Affiliate operators are how we open new regions.

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Regulations & Release

Know the law of the water.

Submissions must comply with current regulations. Shark FYVE verifies against these rules — incomplete or non-compliant entries are rejected.

R.01
Commercial shark fishing and the sale of shark products is prohibited in The Bahamas.
R.02
All Shark FYVE entries in this region are release-only.

Summary guidance only — not legal advice. Confirm rules with the governing authority for this region before fishing.

Ready to log a Shark FYVE catch in Bahamas?

Members can submit verified catches toward their Shark FYVE in this region.

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