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PADI Shark Conservation
Protect sharks and understand their vital role in marine ecosystems with the PADI Shark Conservation Specialty at The Diving Academy. Ideal for divers in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol passionate about ocean conservation.
Course Type: Continuing Education
Fees From:
£225.00
Booking Information: If you are unable to find a date that works for you please contact us and we will be able to tailor a booking to your needs.
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PADI Shark Conservation Specialty – Dive to Protect One of the Ocean’s Most Misunderstood Species
Sharks play a crucial role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems, yet they are among the most threatened species in the ocean. The PADI Shark Conservation Specialty Course at The Diving Academy equips you with the knowledge and tools to become an advocate for shark protection and marine sustainability.
Why Learn Shark Conservation with The Diving Academy?
Located in key areas including Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol, The Diving Academy provides access to experienced instructors and local dive sites where you can begin to see the bigger picture of marine conservation. Our course blends classroom learning with practical diving experiences, giving you a deeper understanding of shark biology, threats, and conservation strategies.
What You Will Learn
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The role of sharks in marine ecosystems and why they are critical to ocean health
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Common misconceptions and myths about sharks
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Current threats to shark populations and the impact of human activity
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Practical actions divers and communities can take to protect sharks
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How to contribute to local and global shark conservation efforts
Course Requirements
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Minimum age: 12
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Open to certified divers of any level
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Comfort and confidence in open water recommended
Who Should Enroll?
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Divers interested in marine biology and ocean conservation
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Eco-conscious individuals looking to make a positive environmental impact
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Anyone who wants to transform fear into fascination and become a shark advocate
Be a Voice for the Ocean
By completing the PADI Shark Conservation Specialty with The Diving Academy, you’ll join a global movement of divers committed to safeguarding shark species and ocean health. From Reading to Bristol and beyond, you’ll bring awareness and change to every dive you make.
More Information
PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialist Course Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.?
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
The Scuba Gear You Will Use During Your Course
We will provide all your core scuba diving equipment during your course including:
- Buoyancy Device
- Regulator
- Scuba Cylinder
- Weight System & Weights
- Scuba Diving Computer
- Scuba Diving Fins
During your course, we will include rental of all of the above core dive gear items only. You will be required to collect your core dive gear prior to the open water training dives from us.
What’s Included
- Course Tuition
- PADI eLearning
- Basic Equipment Hire
- Air Fills in the pool. (if required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- This is for the dry part only you will need to book an additional shark dive with us, or your dive centre of choice.
- Transportation (for you and your equipment) – (we will do our best to arrange lifts if needed)
- Subsequent air fills on open water dives payable directly to site
After This Course
The first dive of the PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – contact us today for finds out more about earning credit.
Your PADI AWARE Shark Conservation certification gets you one step closer to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver™. Only two percent of divers ever achieve this elite rating.
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 – PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
At The Diving Academy
Step 2 – With Your Instructor
At the end of your classroom session and two open water dives, you will be able to explain:
- how unique and vulnerable, and the importance of healthy shark populations are, how to manage threats to sharks, recognize the value of sharks and remove barriers to conservation. How you can take actions you to protect sharks and how joining a global movement of divers can help to protect sharks.
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Your course tuition fees for the dates you have booked.
- Your PADI eLearning or Manual
- Equipment hire
- Air Fills for the pool. (If required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day. (If required)
- Transportation for you to the dive centre, pools & dive sites.
- Subsequent air fills at Open Water sites payable directly to venue.
Course Locations
Dive Centre
Diving Academy – Dive Centre, Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT
Pool Training Sites
Wokingham – The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Yateley – Yateley School, School Lane, GU46 6NW
Hagbourne – Hagbourne School Pool, Main Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LR
Swindon – Halo Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7DD
Open Water Training Sites:
London – Wraysbury Diving Lake, Station Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5ND
Radstock – Vobster Quay, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SD
Leicester – Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
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