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Welcome to the ultimate shark diving adventure! Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone who joins us has an unforgettable journey. From the moment you step onto our boat, our mission is to provide incredible encounters, the best possible photos you can have with sharks, and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction so you will join us again!

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The Founder

I never expected my love for sharks to lead to a felony conviction, or a presidential pardon. In 2020, after contacting FWC and NOAA for guidance, I helped free sharks from a longline I believed was illegal. The legal battle that followed changed my life. I received a full presidential pardon in May 2025, but those years left a lasting mark, and strengthened my commitment to protecting sharks.

That connection to the ocean started at seven, spearfishing and freediving for abalone with my dad in the kelp forests of Fort Bragg, California. I followed the traditional path: earned a physics degree, landed a job at Intel, and built a stable career. But corporate life felt like it was stealing my soul. After my first shark dive in Jupiter, I walked away from the salary and benefits for a chance at a part-time job working with sharks. I never looked back.

Today, that passion extends to Indonesia, where I work with Project Hiu and the fishermen of Fishermen’s Island to create employment through eco-tourism. Every year, I head to sea with them to tag sharks and contribute new data to shark research. Working alongside these communities has shaped my belief that protecting sharks also means supporting the people whose livelihoods depend on the ocean.

Over the past decade, I’ve led thousands of shark encounters and worked in underwater filmmaking and safety roles for National Geographic, BBC, Discovery’s Shark Week, and Apple. I built Shark Fam around personal attention, an experienced safety crew, and photographs that help people remember what it felt like to be there.

My goal for every guest is simple: to share the feeling that changed my life on that first dive, and turn a moment with sharks into a lifelong connection to the ocean.

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"One of the best days of my life. This was my first dive ever and the team did a great job of making me safe and confident."

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FAQs

Is shark diving safe?
Yes. Safety is our top priority. Every trip has two professional guides in the water and a captain on the boat. Our full-time safety divers are experienced professionals who are there for your safety and comfort.
Do I need experience?
No prior experience is required. Most of our guests are first-timers. You’ll receive full guidance and equipment, and our safety team ensures a comfortable, exciting, and safe adventure.
Can I freedive?
If you’re a qualified freediver, yes, you’ll have the opportunity. If it’s your first shark dive, we recommend staying at the surface and enjoying the action from there.
Can I touch the sharks?
No. Sharks are wild apex predators, not pets. Touching them is unsafe for you and disrespectful to the animals.
Will we see sharks?
Encounters are extremely reliable. In over seven years and thousands of trips, we’ve only missed sharks a handful of times. If it happens, we’ll refund your trip.
How do sharks behave around people?
Sharks are intelligent, cautious, and curious. They see us as another apex predator, not food. With calm body language, they typically avoid us and if they do approach, it is slowly and carefully. Each shark is unique, and behavior varies by species, individual, and conditions.
What kinds of sharks do we see?
- Winter: Bull sharks, lemon sharks, hammerheads, occasionally tigers
- Spring–Summer: Silky sharks, sandbar sharks, dusky sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks, hammerhead sharks, oceanic blacktip sharks
- Year-round: Bull sharks, Lemon sharks, Hammerheads, occasional tiger sharks
  Each season brings different highlights, there’s no single “best time.”
Can sharks smell menstruation?
This is one of the most common questions I get. The answer, it is not going to make a difference. These sharks have evolved to sense the sounds and vibrations of struggling fish, the smell of fish blood, they won’t notice you and even if they did, they aren’t going to care. With these sharks, it can take a lot to get them close, and even with the smell of bleeding fish it can be hard to keep them around.
We recommend booking a flexible flight and contacting us about one week before your trip. We’ll keep you updated on the forecast and confirm that conditions look favorable before you fly.
From November through April, stronger cold fronts can make conditions less predictable. We still enjoy incredible diving days throughout the winter, but trips may occasionally be postponed or canceled due to weather.
If you’re staying for several days, schedule your dive near the beginning of your visit. This gives us flexibility to move it back a day or two if conditions are unfavorable.
When is the best time to come?
Sharks are here year-round.
- Spring–Summer (May–Aug): Calm seas, pelagic migrations, fewer cancellations.
- Winter (Nov–Feb): Stronger winds, but bull sharks and hammerheads are common.
  No matter when you come, there’s always action.
How long is the trip?
About 3 hours total: 20-40 minutes to the site, 60–90 minutes in the water, then 20-40 minutes back. It will depend on ocean conditions and how quickly we get sharks.
How far is it from Miami or Fort Lauderdale?
- Miami: ~2.5 to 3 hours (with traffic)
- Fort Lauderdale: ~1.5 hours
What about weather cancellations?
We constantly monitor conditions. Trips may be rescheduled for strong winds, storms, or hurricanes. If conditions are unsafe, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled.
What should I wear?
Dark colors work best. Long-sleeve black top, black bottoms, and gloves are ideal. Bring your own wetsuit or rash guard if you have one, we provide them if not.
What should I bring?
We provide masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and rash guards. If you own gear you’re comfortable with, bring it along.
When will I receive my photo/video package?
Photos and videos are sent via email within 1–3 days (sometimes the same day, rarely up to 5). If you don’t receive them within 5 days, contact our booking manager at (561) 441-0593. He’ll make sure your photographer is aware and gets your files sent over promptly.
Are cameras allowed?
For safety reasons, we ask guests not to bring personal cameras. Sharks are highly curious about the electrical signal they emit. Instead, our professional photographers will capture the best footage for you.
What is TannerUnderwater?
TannerUnderwater LLC is a premier shark diving and underwater adventure company based in Jupiter, Florida. We run daily trips that bring guests face-to-face with sharks, and we also provide professional underwater film services for productions like National Geographic, BBC, and Shark Week.
Where is the best shark diving in the world?
Right here in Jupiter, Florida is one of the best places in the world to see sharks. Just a few miles offshore, the Gulf Stream brings nutrient-rich waters that attract an incredible variety of sharks year-round.
Is it scuba or snorkeling?
All trips are snorkeling and freediving, no scuba tanks required.