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The most beautiful, unforgettable experience on the planet.
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!Offerings
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Shark Dive
Swim with Sharks! Specializing in Jupiter, Florida
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Expeditions
Join us for unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world’s best destinations.
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Merch
Exclusive Merch for our Shark Fam Community
Meet
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.
"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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The people. The purpose. The ocean.
More than a trip.
You’re Shark Fam.
Extraordinary places. People who care. A connection to the ocean that stays with you long after you leave the water.
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SHARK FAM AT A GLANCE
Shark Fam, by Tanner Underwater
We’re an ocean-adventure company and community based in Jupiter, Florida. Through guided shark encounters, wildlife expeditions, and underwater storytelling, we bring people closer to the ocean. Our goal is for you to leave with extraordinary memories, new connections, and a deeper appreciation for the animals you’ve met.
Extraordinary places. Thoughtfully chosen trips.
From local shark snorkeling and freediving charters in Jupiter to private adventures and expeditions in places such as Magdalena Bay, Mexico, and Fiji, each trip starts with the wildlife, habitat, and season. We look for remarkable encounters and people who know the destination well. Explore Jupiter charters or see upcoming expeditions; we’ll help you choose a trip that fits your interests and experience.
Safety first. Quality in every detail.
Safety, quality, guest satisfaction, and respect for the ocean guide our decisions. Experienced captains and guides assess conditions, explain what to expect, and adapt to the people and animals in front of them. Ocean adventures carry risk, so preparation and supervision matter, even when the right decision means changing the plan.
Control the controllables.
We can’t control the weather or tell wildlife when to appear. We can control how we prepare, who we work with, and how we look after you. We bring together the boats, captains, guides, and photographers each trip needs, with clear communication and room to respond to conditions. The itinerary serves the experience, with flexibility built into the plan.
The right people make the experience.
Our team brings experience from thousands of shark encounters and demanding underwater production work. We prioritize capable captains, attentive guides, and safety divers who can read an encounter and communicate clearly. Their patience, personal attention, and respect for your comfort matter just as much, whether you’re finding your confidence or returning for another adventure.
Photos that bring you right back.
Photography is a big part of Shark Fam because we want you to remember how it felt to be there. Our photographers combine underwater experience with an eye for the moment, helping capture your time with wildlife while you follow the crew’s guidance. Conditions shape every shoot; care, attention, and pride in the finished work shape our approach.
The ocean comes first.
The animals and their environment are the reason we do this. We ask guests to observe respectfully, follow the guides, and avoid chasing or trying to touch sharks. Conservation also means supporting people whose livelihoods depend on the ocean. Tanner’s work with Project Hiu in Indonesia includes supporting ecotourism alternatives and participating in shark-tagging research.
Experience behind the camera and beside you.
Tanner’s underwater filmmaking and safety work includes National Geographic, BBC, Discovery’s Shark Week, and Apple. We support productions with boats, safety divers, and camera operators, bringing that same attention to preparation into our guest experiences. For filming, brand projects, or dedicated underwater shoots, talk to us about your production.
An experience we stand behind.
We want you to feel informed, looked after, and proud of the adventure you chose. If something isn’t right, tell the crew so we can address it. On our local Jupiter shark charters, if no sharks appear, you receive a full refund. Other trips have their own terms. Read our guest reviews to hear from people who’ve joined us.
Planning a shark trip in Jupiter? Find everything about what to bring, where to meet, weather, wildlife, and your time in the water.
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