We just wrapped up the final trip of the SDM 2018 expedition season, ending the year at Tiger Beach for our annual winter tiger shark and great hammerhead dive.

December marks the beginning of the great hammerhead season, and as expected, these stunning sharks made their appearance.

But the real surprise—and highlight—was the return of Hook… my favorite tiger shark.

Hook has been absent from Tiger Beach for nearly two years, so when she showed up again, I was absolutely thrilled. She’s my oldest tiger shark friend, and I’ve been diving with her for over a decade. Seeing her again, healthy and cruising Tiger Beach, felt like the perfect way to close out the season.

It was a powerful trip filled with familiar sharks and wild energy.
Here are a few images from our final expedition of 2018…