Do I need to see a shark to certify?

Name: AWARE Shark Conservation
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This specialty includes two dives, but you are not required to see any sharks to earn this certification.

AWARE Shark Conservation

About the Course

Love sharks? Scared of sharks? Or do you just want to know more about them? Enrol in an AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty course and discover the value of sharks to marine ecosystems and economies. You'll learn more about the causes of declining shark populations and the actions you can take to become a knowledgeable and passionate shark defender. By being informed, you can dispel misconceptions and act to protect sharks. Sharks need you!

Learn How to

Take action for shark conservation

Take This Course If You Want to

Increase your understanding of sharks

How to Earn the AWARE Shark Conservation Certification

Overview

Sharks are an essential part of a healthy ocean. This course explores why they are vulnerable, the importance of a healthy shark population, managing threats and how to take action to protect them.

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 12
Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)

PADI eLearning

No eLearning available.

With Your Instructor

At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain: - The conservation status of sharks, why they are unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations. - How to manage threats to sharks, recognize the value of sharks and remove barriers to conservation. - Actions you can take to protect sharks and how joining a global movement of divers can help to protect sharks.

Time commitment: 1-2 days

After This Course

The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask your instructor about earning credit. Check out more AWARE Specialty courses – Coral Reef Conservation, Dive Against Debris and PADI AWARE Specialist.