Shark Diving, Certified Diver - Sydney
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime! The chance to dive with sharks and other amazing marine creatures that most people only ever get see on wildlife documentaries. The Shark Dive program at Manly will get you up close and personal with huge grey nurse sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles, wobbegong sharks and a vast array of other marine life. Shark Dive Certified Program This program is for qualified divers who hold a current accredited Open Water SCUBA Certification.
The Shark dive experience commences with a shark awareness lecture that educates divers on topics ranging from the plight of the endangered Grey Nurse shark and the identification of the various species to facts surrounding the most dangerous shark species. The information session is followed by the Oceanarium tunnel tour where you are introduced to the sharks from a distance. A thorough scuba and equipment briefing will refresh your skills before you gear up, psych up and slip into the small holding tank. Here you are encouraged to carry out your final gear checks before dropping into the 5,000,000 litre main aquarium. Once in the tank you will commence a 30 minute exploration of this underwater wonderland. The tank contains an endless number of ocean giants who are very keen to meet you - over 30 sharks including grey nurse, wobbegong and Port Jackson as well as four species of curious stingray and two species of marine turtles! Family and friends can watch from the safety of the spectators’ tunnel where they are free to wave, blow kisses and photograph your encounter! This experience will give you an amazing perspective of these fascinating creatures. On exiting the tank you can take off your gear, freshen up and checkout the photographic evidence of your latest adventure! You have the opportunity to ask your guides any further questions about the marine life and purchase the perfect photo to show off to your mates!
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Fitness and Experience
- Scuba diving in the Manly aquarium is available to all people over the age of 14 years
- Participants must be able to swim and have a satisfactory level of health
- You cannot fly within 12 hours after the dive
- If you are suffering from a cold, hay fever, hangover, cough, breathlessness or ear infection on the day of dive, you will not be allowed to participate in the dive
- You must produce evidence of logged dives within the past 12 months
Here is a list of medical conditions that, for your own safety, may prevent you from taking part in the Shark Dive:
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
- Epilepsy
- Feinting / Blackouts
- Diabetes
- Lung / Chest Conditions (Including Pneumothorax, for example.)
- Anxiety/ Panic attacks
- Sinus Conditions
- Ear problems / Surgery
- High / Low blood pressure
- On regular medications (excluding contraceptive)
- Pregnancy (Pregnant women can not scuba dive)
If you suffer from or have ever suffered from any of the above medical conditions, or if you suffer from any other medical conditions, including recent injuries, surgeries or psychological conditions then you will be required to provide a “SSI medical statement” from a doctor. A copy of this statement must be faxed or emailed to us prior to booking your dive. The original statement must be presented to your instructor on the day of your dive.
Chronic sinus or middle ear problems may exclude you as water depth and pressure can cause severe discomfort if you are unable to equalise pressure.
What to Bring/Wear
- A towel and bathers are all that is required
- If you have your own mask and full-length wetsuit please feel free to bring them along
- All certified divers need to bring their certification cards & log book with them, no card no dive!
What is Supplied
- All dive gear and wetsuits
- Guides to lead you to the sharks
- 1-hour shark education session (covering topics such as origins of sharks, identification and reproduction.) ·
- Shark Tunnel Tour
- 30-minute Oceanarium tank dive
- De-brief and certificate
More Information
When can I dive? The program runs 7-days a week - 3 times a day. What about photos? Underwater pictures of you diving will be available for purchase.
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