LAKE PARK SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Face-to-Face with Reef and Bull Sharks off Lake Park
A guided, two-tank shark dive from Lake Park Harbor that pairs close encounters with reef and bull sharks with expert briefings and small-group attention.
Face-to-Face with Reef and Bull Sharks off Lake Park.
From Lake Park, Florida, Gung-Ho Divers runs a focused two-tank shark dive that places you alongside reef and bull sharks in their natural habitat. The operator pairs a comprehensive briefing with guided underwater time so divers—whether experienced or newer to the sport—can safely witness these predators and learn about their behavior and role in the marine ecosystem.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Reef and Bull Sharks Up Close
This trip is built around close encounters with reef sharks and bull sharks in their natural setting—guided, photographed, and observed under the supervision of experienced dive staff.
Expert-Led, Safety-First
Experienced dive guides lead the operation, providing a comprehensive briefing and on-water guidance to keep encounters controlled and educational within a small-group format.
Two Focused 45-Minute Dives
Participants complete two dives of roughly 45 minutes each, giving ample opportunity to observe shark behavior across separate underwater sessions.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day begins at the marina with a thorough briefing, followed by gearing up and a pair of guided dives—each lasting about 45 minutes—during which small groups move deliberately to observe sharks at close range. The pacing emphasizes safety and instruction, so encounters feel intense but managed, and the focus remains on learning as much as on the adrenaline of proximity.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing lasts approximately 5.5 hours, which includes briefing, gearing up and two dives.
The trip departs from Lake Park Harbor Marina—Slip B27—where you check in and receive the pre-dive briefing.
Participants gear up after a comprehensive briefing; plan to bring whatever personal dive paperwork or certification documentation the operator requests and any personal comfort items, as directed by the briefing.
The dive is run by Gung-Ho Divers Inc. out of West Palm Beach / Lake Park, Florida.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the entire trip?
The complete outing runs about 5.5 hours from meeting to finish.
How many dives will we do and how long is each?
You complete two dives, and each dive lasts roughly 45 minutes.
Which shark species might I see?
The trip is organized to encounter reef sharks and bull sharks, among other local species.
Where do I meet for the dive?
Meet at Lake Park Harbor Marina at Slip B27 for check-in and the briefing.
Is this suitable for someone new to scuba diving?
The operator notes the experience accommodates both seasoned divers and those newer to the sport, with a comprehensive briefing and small-group guidance.
Who runs the dives and provides the briefings?
Gung-Ho Divers Inc. operates the two-tank shark dive with experienced dive guides leading safety briefings and in-water guidance.