Shark Diving, Sydney
You can do two different kinds of shark diving in Sydney: aquarium diving in “Oceanworld
Manly” and shark scuba diving in the ocean around Sydney.
Shark diving are interesting both places – but very different.
But no matter what, if you are in Sydney, shark dive could be the highlight of your
trip.
Ocean Shark Diving
Magic Point at Marouba is the only location, where you can do a shark dive in Sydney.
Here you can see Grey Nurse Sharks.
Another place for some great shark scuba diving is Nelson Bay about 2.5 hours drive North
of Sydney. Most of the scuba dive sites are located around Broughton Island. Here you
can see both Grey Nurse Sharks and Wobbygong Sharks.
Grey Nurse Shark diving in Sydney
Finally if you want to try Great White Shark Cage diving, Sydney can be the departure
point for some great live-aboard scuba dive trips.
Shark Diving, Oceanworld Manly
If you want to see a lot of different shark species at a shark dive, Sydney has
the “Oceanworld Manly” aquarium.
Here you can do three different kinds of dives – depending on your diving experience:
- Introductory dive (for non-certified scuba divers)
- Tune-up dive (for certified scuba divers who have logged less than 15 dives or haven't
dived in the last 6 months)
- Certified dive (for certified scuba divers)
All shark dives commences with an Oceanarium tunnel tour where you are introduced
to the sharks from a distance. Then move into the shark dive classroom to for a
SCUBA, equipment and safety briefing.
Certified scuba divers will then get straight into the 4 million liter Oceanarium tank
for a 30 minutes shark dive with four different shark species.
Non-certified scuba divers will get an introduction to scuba diving and a short
pool skills session in the training pool. Here you'll learn how to breathe underwater
with personalized tuition from the scuba dive instructors.
Once the instructors see that you are comfortable with the scuba diving equipment
and in the water, then it's time to enter the main shark tank.
Tune-up scuba divers will also refresh their skills in the pool to ensure they are comfortable
in the water and know how to recover their regulator and clear their mask, before
they enter the shark tank.
After your dive you can freshen up with a hot shower. Then it is time to check out
the photographic evidence of your dive adventure (photos and videos are for sale).
Shark Diving, Sydney in Oceanworld Manly
If you like, you can even book a shark feeding dive (no matter if you are a certified
scuba diver or not). Here you will be underwater with the sharks during a feeding session.
Imagine being just meters away from 3.5m sharks as they are hand fed by the aquarists.
During the Shark Feed Dive you will be standing in an open cage while the aquarists
hand feed different species of sharks (as well as giant turtles, stingrays and fish).
The price for the dive depends on your scuba diving experience. If you are a non-certified
scuba diver, the price is AUD $245. A tune-up scuba diver must pay AUD $215 while a certified
scuba diver only has to pay AUD $180. If you want to feed the sharks, you must pay AUD
$345.
You can book all four shark dives through the company with the very significant name “Adrenalin”.
The price includes the pool training (if relevant), the shark dive, all scuba diving equipment
necessary and a certificate.
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