PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Course

Earn your PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty while diving with a diverse array of shark species, including Scalloped Hammerhead sharks. This course combines theory, skill refreshers, and two open-water dives in Shark Seas and the Open Ocean habitat — offering certified divers hands-on experience and deeper insight into shark conservation.

About this Programme

Earn your PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty with two thrilling dives alongside a diverse array of shark species, including Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks. Participants can refine their skills while observing sharks in their natural environment.

Price
Price

S$488

Price excludes admission to Adventure Cove Waterpark.

Meeting Point
Meeting Point

Adventure Cove Waterpark Guest Services Counter

Participants must arrive at Meeting Point at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled programme time

Requirements
Requirements

12 years old and above

Timeslot
Timeslot

Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Duration
Duration

8 hours

Language
Language

English

Group Size
Group Size

4 pax

Programme Information

Earn your PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Certification with an unforgettable dive alongside some of the ocean's most remarkable sharks, including the Silvertip, Sandbar, and Scalloped Hammerhead sharks. This course offers certified divers a chance to explore the vital role of sharks in marine ecosystems while encountering them up close in the Open Ocean habitat and Shark Seas habitat.

The course begins with a knowledge review, refreshing essential dive theory, safety procedures, and shark conservation efforts. This is followed by a skill review in a controlled environment, ensuring divers are confident in key techniques such as buoyancy control and regulator recovery before heading into open water.

The highlight of the course is two open-water dives, where participants refine their skills while observing sharks in their natural environment. By the end of the programme, divers gain both practical experience and a deeper understanding of marine conservation.

Upon completion, participants receive the PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Certification. The course runs on Friday, lasting a full day with a morning classroom session, a dive in the Open Ocean Habitat, and a second dive in the Shark Seas after lunch. The price includes certification, two dives, and all necessary equipment.

  • The course lasts for 8 hours and includes a morning education session followed by a dive in the Open Ocean habitat, and a dive in the Shark Seas after lunch.
  • Learn how to take action to protect declining shark populations.
  • Price Includes learning materials, certification, dive and equipment.

Checklist

  • Participants are required to have a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
  • Participants must complete and sign the liability and medical/health declaration forms onsite before diving. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian (above 21 years) present onsite to complete and sign the liability and medical/health declaration forms.
  • Participants must not engage in air travel within 12 hours after a single dive.
  • Participants must not engage in air travel within 18 hours after multiple dives. 
  • The minimum age for participation is 12 years old. The class date must be on or after the 12th birthday of the participant.
  • I have read the instructions and reviewed the liability and medical/health declaration forms prior to registration. Chronic health conditions, certain medications, and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. For clarification, please contact experiences@singaporeoceanarium.com.

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