What sharks are in Bimini, Bahamas?
While the main study of our research focuses on the Lemon Shark (N. brevirostris), there are many other species of sharks and rays that we work with, and that you can encounter in Bimini. The most common are the Nurse Shark (G.cirratum), Tiger Shark (G. cuvier), Blacktip Shark (C. limbatus), Caribbean Reef Shark (C. perezi), Bull Shark (C. leucas), Great Hammerhead (S. mokkaran), Blacknose Shark (C. acronotus), and Atlantic Sharpnose (R. terraenovae), just to name a few. See the Sharks of Bimini page. • Should I bring SCUBA gear? or a wetsuit? SCUBA gear is NOT necessary for Sharklab volunteers. All of the work we do in the water is either from a boat, or with snorkel gear (i.e. mask, fins, and snorkel). Wetsuits are useful, but not necessary. During the winter months the water can get quite chilly, and wetsuits also protect against minor stings, scratches, and sun-exposure. • What does a volunteer need to bring? See our What to Bring page. • Is there a telephone at the lab? There is a
