Shark Diving For Certified Divers

Experience Code: SAQ002

Description

If you've ever wanted to go scuba diving with sharks this is the experience of a lifetime. You'll get up close and personal with huge grey nurse sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles, wobbeygong sharks, moray eels and much more. This dive will definitely be one for the log book!

Your shark diving experience will begin with a 1 hour shark awareness brief about the origins of sharks, their reproduction and identification followed by a short video presentation. Then it’s time for suiting up in the supplied wetsuits and diving gear. The 30 min Oceanarium tank dive will allow you to get up close to 4 different species of sharks, including 7 adult grey nurse sharks (one is the largest in captivity in Australia), 4 different species of rays, 2 species of turtles and a vast array of marine life. The group size is small and personal. After your dive, de-brief and certificate presentation you can spend some time enjoying any of the complimentary guided tours or shows conducted at the Aquarium.

If you have any of the following conditions: Asthma, Heart Disease, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Chronic chest condition, Chronic sinus condition, Ear problems, High blood pressure, you are pregnant or you have any other medical conditions, including injuries or psychological issues that may prevent you from participating in the dive. You require written confirmation from a doctor stating your condition is not prohibitive to diving before booking the dive.

Venue:

Sydney - NSW

Valid For:

1 person

Guidelines:

Minimum age 14. You must be able to swim. You will be required to fill out a medical declaration and indemnity form. You cannot fly within 12 hours after the dive. If you are suffering from a cold, hay fever, hangover, cough, breathlessness or ear infection you will not be allowed to participate.

Numbers:

There will be up to 5 certified divers plus professional dive instructors. Changes to the Dive session time, date or diver identity can be made 72 hours prior to the dive at our discretion. An admin fee of $15 for each change will apply. Changes within 72 hours of the Dive are not permitted.

Weather:

This experience is not subject to weather conditions as the dive takes place in the Oceanarium tank.

Session Length:

Approx 2.5 hours. The dive is available 7 days a week excluding Christmas Day.

Extra Info:

For those uncertified divers with no experience or those with limited experience please check out the Introductory Shark Dive (SAQ001) You will be unable to take photos in the tank however there will be an underwater picture taken of you available for purchase immediately after the dive.

This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.