Tiger Sharks! | JONATHAN BIRD'S BLUE WORLD

On an expedition to the Bahamas, Jonathan encounters dozens of Lemon sharks while trying to film a Tiger shark. But finally a Tiger shark arrives and you won't believe the incredible encounter Jonathan has with this enormous, hungry animal. This video was originally posted in 2012 in SD but this is re-uploaded in 720/60p.
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The Tiger shark…one of the world's most feared and dangerous sharks. It patrols the shallows of tropical oceans looking for a meal.
My adventure begins when I board the Dolphin Dream in West Palm Beach, Florida. This boat will be my home away from home for a week.
We begin our journey by crossing the Gulf Stream on a course to the Bahamas. It's an 8- hour journey across some very rough water.
It's 55 miles of open Atlantic Ocean between Florida and the Bahamas and it can get pretty rough out here.
Captain Andy drives the boat through the swells all day to reach West End, Grand Bahama, where we go through customs and then continue to a secret spot called Tiger Wreck.
We anchor the boat securely. We will sit here for the whole week, looking for sharks.
Next we begin chumming. The boat's freezers are full of bait because we need a lot of fish to bring Tiger sharks to the boat.
Within an hour, sharks start coming to the boat.
This is incredible. We've only been chumming for about an hour, and there's already more than 20 lemon sharks around the back of the boat. And I've got to go in!
I'm wearing a black wetsuit, black gloves, and even a black hood because underwater, skin looks like fish, and the last thing that I want is for a sharks to think my hand is a piece of fish that it can eat, so I have to go this length to make sure that I have no skin showing.
Lemon Sharks are everywhere.
You can tell that these are lemon sharks by their two dorsal fins which are nearly the same size.
They call them lemon sharks actually because they have yellowy skin and it really has nothing to do with lemons.
There are also many fish around the boat that are also attracted to the chum.
With so many sharks and fish around, the sharks even get a few live ones.
Although there are no Tiger sharks, I had a fantastic dive full of excitement. I head back to the surface for a rest.
STAND-UP
Tiger sharks are nocturnal, which means they are more active at night. So it makes sense that if I want to find tiger sharks I should go diving at night. There's really only one small problem with that-it's dark!! Oh well…Here goes. (Jumps into water)
NIGHT DIVE
I descend towards the bottom and switch on my video lights.
On the ocean floor, gorgonian sea fans sway in the current. Then, out of the darkness comes a shark!
She comes up and makes a few passes by the bait, cautiously keeping an eye on me. For such large animals, Tiger sharks seem a lot less aggressive than you might expect. It’s as if they carefully consider each step, trying to decide if it is safe.
Finally she comes right up to a piece of bait and takes it away!
The shark is also interested in the chunks of fish that have fallen to the sand.
As the sharks go by, I take the opportunity to compare the two species.
There are several differences between the Tiger shark and the Lemon shark. Besides the different type of dorsal fins, the Tiger shark also has a broader, flatter head, and the distinctive “tiger stripes” for which they are named.
The sharks seem interested in my video lights. Even though they are not being used during the day, the white housing of the lights probably looks like a piece of fish to the sharks, and they often come up to closely investigate them. Occasionally a shark takes a test bite out of the light, and if I don’t see it coming, takes me by surprise.
I’m not prepared for a large Tiger shark to come in after my video light though. She keeps coming, closer and closer, then as she tries to bite it and I try to keep it away from her, we spin around on the sandy bottom, like two dancers. She eventually pushes me into the bottom and gets a hold of my light. There is nothing I can do about it except use my camera as a shield and hope she doesn’t eat the whole thing! When she is satisfied that the light isn’t food, she turns and swims off…and I’m glad she does! That was a little bit too close for comfort, and that is the reason we wear dark clothing and gloves when we swim with sharks. If that had been my hand, I would be in serious trouble right now.

[@wonkvii7008]

"the tiger shark, one of the world's most feared and dangerous sharks" idk, it looks kinda cute!

[@BlueWorldTV]

I agree!

[@wonkvii7008]

@@BlueWorldTV OMG BLUEWORLDTV!! ;o; didn't expect you to reply LMAO!!

[@axolenne__7741]

who else is binge watching jonathan

[@elaineb7065]

Binge-watching sharkies!!!

[@thenintendosquad3252]

Me

[@HaroonKhan-pf9nv]

I am watching really amazing

[@Ferinm]

Me

[@gretskidance5541]

Yerp

[@PandaDesiigner69]

U really brought a lemon underwater

[@BlueWorldTV]

Yes. Yes I did.

[@grumble1968]

Suou Genji I think you mean took. You ‘took’ a lemon under water. Bring is to where you are. Oh you funny speakers you!

[@hannakennon3921]

Your so funny and why do you say my world

[@GarfieldPvP]

that was a big lemon party

[@erichogan9769]

made my day with comment. lol

[@Biggest-cheese]

When life gives you lemons

[@BlueWorldTV]

....dive with Lemon sharks!

[@DrashtiParmar720]

I was genuinely scared for John, although it was pretty fun to watch the sharks try to bite him 😂

[@DrashtiParmar720]

@Zangief The Red John is short for Johnathan Bird, the guy in the video

[@iprobablyforgotsomething]

The Tiger shark is almost cute, despite her deadliness. But man, the ending of this - that must've scared you a bit, Jonathan! Glad you're safe.

[@Dandeb19]

I am speechless that you went in that water... I don't know what to say. How are you that brave? It's terrifying just watching. I can't imagine getting in there. Thanks again for the beautiful video and education.

[@saucecutely7042]

This should be a commercial and television success.

[@wiltunes526]

You did an amazing encounter with the king of the ocean! Great bro!

[@BeautyMonster1000]

Wow. You are really lucky to be able to make marine life such a big part of your life. Tiger sharks are one of my favorite sea creatures! This video is absolutely amazing! :)

[@farizansaid7738]

BeautyMonster1000 )

[@221Serg]

BeautyMonster1000

[@stranganath]

Bahubali game

[@leb1969]

Wow! You are one brave man Mr. Bird!

[@Fedrone]

04:25 Random fishy named Bill: "today's gonna be an awesome day" Random fishy named Bill: *gets eaten by shark named Jill* Edit: Love all your videos man

[@mscupcakeyumyum8567]

I loooove Sharks! And I have since seeing A 9 foot bull shark boogie boarding in Galveston. When I turn 10 I'm going to dive with them

[@elaineb7065]

Has this bull shark been named??? He sounds like fun!!!

[@miker6570]

You couldn't have paid me enough money to jump into those waters.

[@pvhep4036]

Great to see Jonathan (and crew)! Its amazing that you can reveal the underwater world like this. Showing sharks are not mindless killing machines, only people are! Keep going ! Love it ! Cheers :)

[@siervodedios5952]

Unfortunately people are usually the problem, not those beautiful critters.

[@aces3800]

10:12 I would be crapping myself if it were me 😂😂

[@DrashtiParmar720]

4:43 reminds me of Phil Swift's Flex Tape "that's a lotta damage!"

[@arturomorettmorett9598]

Those were a lot of sharks jonathan, pretty nice video.

[@scpfoundation4205]

Your video's are still entertaining in 2022

[@shweyioo4839]

Other people/youtubers whould have put the titles like surrounded by a dozen of sharks or almost bitten by a tiger shark for click bait purpose. But here our jonathan only put the humble title” tiger shark!” But the content is much more rich, thrilling and exiting then what title suggests. Thats what i really like about this channel. You never get less of what you expect ... you always get more here. I only discovered your channel just recently, but now i have become your hardcore fan.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks!!

[@e_pr4274]

I just love this episode...I've watched it like three times already.

[@jessebrown1400]

Those Lemons were big! I did not know they get so girthy. You might as well have jumped into a swimming pool filled only with thrashing sharks lol.

[@kunjhumonjoseph2467]

उ

[@its_ezralol]

Yeah,they grow to 10 feet long.The biggest was 12.1 feet long..

[@marksaid6587]

Stunningly beautiful! Sharp and crisp imaging!

[@Blazing19721]

Great video, but forget the camera I was mainly concerned for your safety. My friends say I'm crazy when I mention diving with sharks but I would like to dive with sharks some day.

[@andrewhinson2565]

My grandpa he went diving and swims with sharks also but he does it for fun

[@thegamingshooter9844]

Im 12 years old and i keep swimming with sharks because its cool and sharks are more afraid from people nice vid jonathon

[@leakhenaheng3948]

I would have been freaked out if I was you, Jonathan. You are so brave.

[@thureintun1687]

Sharks look like godfather/guerilla warlords, swimming around with a bunch of bodyguards.

[@jeetsingh7206]

I watched u since 2009 cause my 9th grade teacher was teaching us about the thresher shark

[@blackpeter70]

You should have cannonballed the Lemon Sharks. Sharks flyin' everywhere! 😸

[@gunsteneatthaphan8976]

Omg! So scary!!! I even shouted when the shark went to Jonathan! Ackkk!!!! Love this channel really tho. Completes my quarantine!

[@loub747]

Great video as always.

[@lewismatthews8227]

Love your vids Jonathan

[@MatrixCoolGames]

I am amazed how profecional u are! You just do youtube or do you also put it on tv? because wow its awesome

[@dragon_slayer7919]

He puts it on KZbin,his website, and TV!!!!

[@MatrixCoolGames]

what channel?

[@BlueWorldTV]

+Lucas! It's on public television and AWE network in the USA. We are working on a TV deal for Europe. We also have Roku channel.

[@MatrixCoolGames]

Thats awesome! You are really talented and u inspire me alot to become a marine biologist

[@1roOt]

+BlueWorldTV pls set up a show in Europe! ♥_♥

[@Thedogfathersd]

Thanks for the HD Uploads your vidz are Amazing!!! :)

[@jerlynvillagracia3890]

The sound of hearing the name "shark" it makes me cringe. But watching videos of Sir Jonathan it changes my perception ! Thanks for educating us about sharks!

[@siervodedios5952]

Education and compassion is key.

[@droidboi7637]

My favorite episode in blue world tv. There are so many sharks its funny and awesome

[@dinolance6476]

Awesome video

[@polsh]

That must have been pretty scary when the tiger shark was biting the camera.

[@aydankhaliq2967]

Who would bring a lemon underwater? Only Jonathan bird would.

[@BlueWorldTV]

For a good gag, of course!

[@aydankhaliq2967]

@@BlueWorldTV what a legend

[@mixamax]

This looks amazing in 60fps! Just hoping for 1080p now!

[@nikimoreau]

Tiger sharks are my favourite sharks In the world

[@johnnydep8979]

These guys have balls of steel.... I luv it.

[@xiufanghuang3202]

Tiger sharks are friendly to divers

[@BunkerBlog]

I have always loved tiger sharks even from a young age.

[@walaasami7811]

Aliiitle too close for comfort! Mr.Bird that was a narrow escape. You're lucky they focused on the light housing and not on your face and clear mask!

[@ChrisMichelleGoPlaces]

Jonathan Bird - always calm under pressure. Those last few minutes. Wow.

[@jasonmills9158]

I want your life... You get to travel to some awesome places, and see some amazing things. Keep up the good work! I love watching your adventures.

[@christinajaime2716]

I love sharks I can watch these shark vids all day 😍

[@Tarix13]

WOW! 60fps!! Awesome

[@zhangjw07]

There's only one problem. It's dark. Super cool episode! I love it!

[@antoniehockeynl]

Lifegoals

[@harvwehlage2857]

The Tiger shark is my all time favorite shark Jonathan! I'm so glad you got to film her along with some Lemon sharks. You're one lucky guy. You two really did look like you were dancing together. I sure wish I was there with you. I'd love to swim with Tiger sharks too. As long as they don't think I'm a tasty snack.🦈👍

[@mitusk6016]

YOU ARE A BRAVE MAN great :)

[@patrickhend7857]

I was diving in the bahamas while looking at this vid! Nice new cam

[@yvonneross6522]

Wow wow wow ! Mr Bird you are dancing with so many sharks . Fantastic ! Great job . 😛✌🏻️

[@lifelikevlogs5902]

Wow those fish sharks and whales look epic I love your videos I subscribed liked the video and clicked the bell

[@_Epictetus_]

Love these videos, I hope you never stop!

[@beluga9042]

I'm not late! I just keep coming back! Finally decided to comment though! I love your videos I re watch each one atleast 5 times 😄👍❤️

[@DpackMocktail]

The Female Tiger Shark was EVERYTHING!!!! She’s SO PRECIOUS and FIESTY - Booping And Booping at your Camera until she got bored and then wooosh!! She’s off!! What a Cool interaction with her 🩵🦈😍🦈🩵

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

wow this guy wow that was a lot of sharks....Thank you absolutely fantastic

[@roneltoling7289]

Ohh Thanks your safe from that Tiger Shark and lemon sharks.

[@keske3717]

Amazing! Jonathan you think the Megalodon is still alive?

[@unnamed9254]

lol.....

[@idkwhattoputhere.9891]

Actually, the world's most dangerous shark is the bull shark, it has more kill records than the tiger shark

[@kimichan5]

Wow what an intense dive! I loved the part where you stood over the boat, looking at the lemon sharks and said, “guess this is the part where I have to get in…” haha wow that fight over your camera lights was nuts!

[@nolanphillips4839]

This is awesome

[@madsflahart9134]

you are so awesome

[@busybillyb33]

That was pretty scary near the end. You went on the 'Dolphin Dream'. Just don't go looking for sharks in a boat named 'Orca'!

[@vickianderson6012]

ilove yo vids

[@akash62136]

Nice video👍 But it was bit scary. Small doubt, Your face was not covered with black cloth. Isn't that danger while diving with sharks? One request Jonathan. Please come to India and dive in Indian Ocean also. You will be able to explore its marine life and it has one long bridge connected between two countries(India and Srilanka) around 5000+ years ago . But it has sinked into the ocean due to many tsunamis. You will be amazed to investigate it.

[@jonathansantos6009]

Looks like you had a double hose air regulator? That looked fancy. If that was, how did it perform-experience? I wonder if lemon sharks are like a a more humble linage of the tiger shark? Thank you for being hopeful as what to see underwater. And yet you still had the compassion to still appreciate with what ever helped make the experience more worthy. That’s a good question? if the lemon sharks rest? Lol. I notice the courage you might of measured in your experience. Day and night. Good thing you had some bait on the side or else they might of been a little more curious. Great footage and close encounter regards. I’m sure that camera help feel safer. I wonder if these video helps your family feel easyier with you going in the water like that? Other than that it seems funny.

[@BlueWorldTV]

I love the doublehose because the bubbles stay behind my head, out of the way of my eyes and camera.

[@leahbowman5719]

This is my dream lol 😂 Love these videos they're so great 🙌🏽🐠

[@jerlynvillagracia3890]

Scary!! You're a brave diver!

[@ravip8616]

That was close man !

[@glenplayz9961]

Who misses his old theme music?

[@andretambajong4696]

My heart is racing just watching this episode..

[@Hmmm-sv7lq]

Maybe you should consider painting the camera lights black

[@homemadeeverythinghossain6891]

I love the tiger shark

[@sharimaepangog5538]

My unborn baby like to watch Jonathan , idk y im not entice to watch any other videos on youtube except his video , this feeling, feels weird to me😊

[@pennilaineong8180]

That is a strong tiger sharks

[@nfetters]

Holy crap! I felt like I was actually in the ocean!

[@BlueWorldTV]

+nfetters :-)

[@ronnienagy1901]

I Love Tiger Sharks With Their Cool Awesome Tiger Stripes 🐅+🦈= Tiger Shark

[@rezeruako6054]

O my gosh! Tiger sharks... Sharks everywhere... Freakin' awesome!!!

[@freddyfazbear5002]

Jonathan your so brave seeing you swimming with sharks that is a brave quest

[@muhamadamirulhafiz2852]

You're lucky that the tiger shark doesnt gulp down your camera, after all this shark is well known as the 'garbage can of the ocean' XD

[@BlueWorldTV]

LOL

[@youtubeuserkine]

that was posted a day before my b-day ! :O

[@harvwehlage2857]

Hey Jonathan! I've got a really cool fact for you about Tiger sharks. Did you know that the Tiger shark's jaws are even stronger than the Great White shark's jaws? They're so strong they can even bite through turtle shells!🦈🐢

[@CC-Cobalt-1043]

2:24 Your gonna need a bigger boat

[@eimzyu8204]

omg i can't breathe looking this video im soo nervous wooooh

[@BlueWorldTV]

:-)

[@kaijuville855]

The tiger shark is awesome

[@noahTUBE]

this guy should be featured on shark week

[@greenlife859]

To do this u need ball of metals .. salute to u and ur team

[@saaz1899]

all sharks have similar cleaners? pilot fish I mean. Or do different types of sharks have different cleaners?

[@BlueWorldTV]

Many do, but probably not all. Different species based on where they live.

[@josueguzmanflores4267]

oh man I love your videos and your love for the sea makes me want to be there with you!! haha

[@Bransonplays100]

Josh Carmine same

[@rheasvlog8253]

i was just like! omygod omygod the sharks is coming get out of the water! but it was a nice video you're so brave to do that ❤️

[@never2old-sd638]

I dove in Freeport Grand Bahama this past October a site called Chambers and there were reef sharks 🦈 it was an awesome experience.

[@ashleighsherborne]

amasing videos I love your channel love your videos stay safe and mack more amasing videos :}

[@ashleighsherborne]

love all animals and sharks and you

[@annieroberts5836]

Wow you are amazing 😉 I am a fan I love your channel and I am interested in sharks they sound so interesting to get to know 💕