Through the program you will gain field experience with sharks and their environments.The program consists of four main components which build your knowledge and skills through theory, practical exercises and time in the ocean.

1. Theory Sessions - shark species fundamentals, shark conservation tactics, diving with sharks

2. Lab Practical Sessions - anatomical features of sharks and rays, various tagging techniques, specimen sampling techniques

3. Ocean Practical Sessions - freediving skill development (certification), boating and beach logistics, shark encounter experience, research data collection

4. Assessment Sessions - species presentations, conservation project abstracts, final exams, shark ID drill

 

Additional activities are varied depending on current programs at the sharlife ocean centre:

• Assist with educating local school groups

• Develop displays for the shark museum

• Maintain research equipment 

• Catalog museum specimens

• Collate and input research data

A few key benefits:

• Get close to sharks

• Get an accredited Free-diving certification

• Gain worthwhile marine field experience

• Develop seamanship skills

• Examine real shark and ray specimens 

• Encounter diverse marine mega fauna

• Dive in warm clear ocean environments

• Visit nearby Big 5 Game Reserves (optional extra)

• Study in a World Heritage Site

• Support a long standing non-profit shark conservation organisation