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TannerUnderwater NickySharkz
Join TannerUnderwater and NickySharkz for an exclusive three-day tiger shark expedition off Jupiter, Florida. Join us for the full experience, or book one or two days.
Experienced divers only · Deposit holds your seat
The expedition
We plan this experience around the best seasonal conditions for photographing tiger sharks at the surface. Timing depends on weather and shark activity, so flexibility is essential. Our goal is to help qualified guests capture extraordinary photographs while prioritizing safety.
Six guests in the water, two safety divers at the surface, two safety divers on scuba, a feeder, and TannerUnderwater creating photographs. Level 1 freediver certification is recommended. The tigers are worked at the surface in blue water.
Conditions change quickly here. Three consecutive mornings give us the best opportunity to find favorable conditions for tiger shark encounters, but individual days may be requested.
Every guest receives the full edited stills and clips from the expedition. The goal is to create as many memorable photographs as possible with Jupiter’s tiger sharks.
Explore tiger shark behavior, freediving, and underwater photography while experiencing one of the ocean’s most iconic predators up close.
Your safety is central to the experience. Before entering the water, we cover tiger shark behavior, positioning, and communication with the safety team. Guests must follow crew instructions throughout each encounter, and time in the water depends on conditions and shark behavior. These are wild animals, so every encounter requires awareness, respect, and flexibility.
Your guides
Expedition lead · Photography
A leader in South Florida’s shark-diving industry, Tanner has helped redefine the guest experience through extraordinary photography and a deep commitment to safety. As the founder of Shark Fam, he makes every encounter personal and memorable.
TannerUnderwater is the owner and operator of Shark Fam in Jupiter, Florida, and has spent the past ten years leading shark tours and photographing encounters in the open ocean. Through thousands of trips, he has helped change how guests see sharks, pairing firsthand experience with powerful images that replace fear with curiosity, respect, and appreciation.
His underwater film work includes National Geographic, BBC, and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. He has also worked as a safety diver on productions for Apple, Shark Week, National Geographic, and BBC. His attention to detail in both safety and photography has helped him build a standout charter business centered on sustainability, personal attention, and guest safety.
Expedition lead · Feeder
A leader in South Florida’s tiger shark encounters, Nic specializes in bringing the tigers to the surface. The founder of Gung-Ho Divers brings hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of shark behavior to every trip.
Nic Lombardo is the owner and founder of Gung-Ho Divers in South Florida and a shark-diving professional specializing in tiger shark encounters. He has built Gung-Ho Divers around one of the most challenging and rewarding goals in shark diving: consistently attracting and encountering tiger sharks year-round in the waters off Jupiter, Florida.
Through years of hands-on observation and refinement of specialized techniques, Nic and his team have developed highly effective methods for bringing tiger sharks into encounters. Gung-Ho Divers has also been featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, contributing experience and knowledge to productions focused on these remarkable animals.
The day
5:30 a.m.
5:45 a.m.
6:45 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Around noon
Around 3 p.m.
Prepare for the expedition
January–March 2027 · Jupiter, Florida
Join us for a single day, or request a two-day or three-day package. The more days you book, the lower your daily rate.
More days, more opportunities. Weather and shark activity vary, and each additional day gives us another opportunity to find the conditions and encounter you’re dreaming of. Wildlife encounters can never be guaranteed.
One full day on the water
$750 total per guest
Request 1 dayTwo days on the water
$1,350 total per guest
Request 2 daysLowest daily rate
$1,800 total per guest
Request 3 daysPlan your trip
Choose your expedition dates, then join us for one, two, or all three days.
A deposit holds your seat; the balance is due one week before your trip.
Review the On the Tigers Terms & Conditions before requesting your dates.
Diving with tiger sharks is a significant step up from our regular shark dives in Jupiter. These encounters require greater skill, confidence, and experience in the water, as well as the ability to stay calm and follow your guides’ instructions.
Tiger sharks are large, powerful wild animals that may approach closely to investigate divers. Every encounter calls for careful judgment and respect for behavior that cannot be fully predicted. Even experienced guides and careful planning cannot eliminate the risks of swimming with wild sharks.
Tanner and Nic bring together years of hands-on experience, exceptional photography, and a deep respect for the sharks we encounter. We take pride in every part of the guest experience, making safety, comfort, and satisfaction a priority from the moment you step aboard.
If you are still building confidence, join Gung-Ho Divers for a regular Jupiter shark dive first. It is an opportunity to practice, assess your comfort in the water, and let the crew help you decide whether this tiger shark experience is an appropriate next step.