Shark Awareness: About the Course

The next available shark awareness courses will be on May 10th 2008, June 21st 2008, August 23rd 2008, and October 4th 2008. Places are available on all dates. Please call us to book your place 01383 411 880.

Want to learn more about sharks? Our PADI Distinctive Speciality Shark Awareness Course is perfect for the avid diver and shark enthusiast. Learn all about sharks from their biology through to shark conservation.

This full day course, includes classroom sessions, lunch and a dive in our underwater safari with our fully qualified PADI Instructors and our giant Sand Tiger Sharks, Tope Sharks, Angel Sharks and rays.

You can use your own equipment or hire ours. This course counts towards the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.

Enjoy the shark awareness course for just £185. Our shark awareness course follows the guidelines set by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), the world’s largest recreational diving membership organisation.

Shark Awareness Itinerary

09:45 – 10:30: Arrival and Registration

10:30 – 11:30: Lecture - Shark Biology

11:30 – 12:15: Lecture - Shark Conservation

12:15 – 13:00: Lecture - Sharks in the UK

13:00 – 14:00: Spectators Arrive and Lunch

14:00 – 14:45: Lecture - Diving with Sharks

14:45 – 15:30: Kitting up and Dive Brief

15:30 – 18:00: Dives

Dive Times

1st group in water 15:40 – 16:20
2nd group in water 16:30 – 17:10
3rd group in water 17:20 – 18:00

Dive Equipment is available for hire.  Tanks and Weights are included in the cost of the course.  If you require hire equipment please call the Deep Sea World bookings department with your requirements.

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