About Shark Dive Xtreme

For the opportunity of a lifetime, take the plunge with the official Shark Dive Xtreme in Manly, Sydney! Dive into Oceanworld's main oceanarium and come face-to-face with huge sharks, turtles, stingrays, and fish in what's one of the world's only guaranteed underwater shark encounters.

The 30 minute dive is suitable for first time or experienced divers with personalized instruction and supervision by expert instructors. Perfect conditions are guaranteed, with great visibility and loads of animals on every dive.

Shark Dive Xtreme is a must-do for travelers and visitors to Sydney and the perfect gift for thrill-seekers. Group and corporate dives are also available, and special sessions can be run during the day or at night.

After your shark dive you can freshen up with a hot shower. Then check out the photographic evidence of your shark diving adventure and take the opportunity to ask your instructor any further questions about the marine life in a debrief. Purchase images on CD or images and video footage on a DVD to relive the experience and prove to your mates that you really did it!

Group shark dives are available for a fantastic team building exercise or to celebrate a special family occasion, such as a bucks night or hen party. Special dive sessions can be run during the day or at night. Please note that night dives take place with lights still on.

Contact Shark Dive Xtreme

You can reach us on +61 2 8251 7873 or email at SharkDive@merlinentertainments.com.au

Pick a Shark Dive...

What's it like?

Diving with sharks at Oceanworld Manly, Sydney, is an exhilarating experience, and one of only a few experiences worldwide where you're guaranteed an underwater encounter with sharks. Our colony of Grey Nurse Sharks range in size from 1 to 3 metres, and when you do your shark dive with us, you get to enter their domain - without cages!

About our sharks

Grey Nurse Sharks are highly endangered on the east coast of Australia, with recent estimates putting the figure at less than 500 along the entire coastline. Grey Nurse Sharks were hunted to near extinction last century, mainly because of their fearsome appearance, which lead to them wrongly being labeled as man-eaters.

The reality is that Grey Nurse Sharks are fish eaters, and their rows of thin, sharp protruding teeth are perfectly designed for grabbing slippery fish. Unlike species such as Great White Sharks and Tiger Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks are unable to tear flesh with their teeth, meaning larger prey items that don't fit in their mouth in one go are well and truly off the menu.

A safe shark dive experience

Grey Nurse Sharks are the perfect shark for diving with; big enough to provide the 'wow factor' of being up close to a large shark in its own environment, but passive enough to ensure your encounter is an entirely safe one.

Also in the tank during your shark dive at Oceanworld Manly are huge turtles, massive stingrays (and we mean MASSIVE), along with hundreds of fish and other species of smaller sharks and rays.

To ensure your safety, we ask that you read these rules VERY CAREFULLY. If you are ineligible to dive we will not permit entry to the shark tank.

A glimpse of what to expect on your Sydney shark dive...

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Medical Restrictions of the Shark Dive

Scuba Diving is physically demanding and can be dangerous if you suffer from certain medical conditions. It is very important that you, the diver, do not suffer from any contraindications to diving.

Here is a list of medical conditions that may prohibit you from taking part in the Shark Dive for your own safety.

Asthma Heart Disease Epilepsy Diabetes, Chest Conditions incl. Pneumothorax Sinus Conditions Ear problems/surgery High blood pressure Pregnancy (Pregnant woman are not permitted to dive).

If you suffer from or have suffered from any of the above medical conditions OR If you suffer from any other medical conditions, including recent injuries, surgeries or psychological conditions then you will be required to obtain a fully completed medical clearance from your doctor prior to booking in for the dive.

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DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL the night before your dive.

DO NOT fly in an aircraft within 24 hours after your dive.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

It is a requirement that all divers arrive at Oceanworld to "check in" for their dive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Late arrival or non-attendance will result in non admittance to the Dive session. Missing your scheduled dive time is non-refundable.

Changes in your Dive session time, Dive date or Diver identity can only be made up to 72 hours prior to the actual Dive date at the discretion of the Shark Dive Xtreme Coordinator.

An administration fee of $15 for each change will apply, payable at the time of the change. Changes within 72 hours of the Dive will not be permitted.

Divers must be at least 14 years old, must speak a satisfactory level of English and satisfy our medical restrictions. Oceanworld Manly reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person who does not satisfy these requirements. Oceanworld Manly will refuse admittance to any person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or behaving in an offensive/ uncooperative manner.

All Scuba Equipment will be supplied by Oceanworld Manly. Personal dive Masks & wetsuits are the only items that will be permitted to be used in the aquarium. Personal underwater cameras are not permitted on Shark dives.

Oceanworld Manly will take underwater photographs and footage during Shark Dive sessions at its discretion. Please note however that Oceanworld staffs' primary responsibility is guest safety, not photos.

Oceanworld Manly reserves the right to cancel any dive session should Oceanworld Manly decide that participation in a Dive is unsafe, or for any other reason which is at the absolute discretion of Oceanworld Manly.

Should a Dive not proceed, then Divers will be re-booked at the earliest possible time at the convenience of the Divers, taking into account available places.
Gift Certificates are non-refundable however they are transferable. Oceanworld Manly must be notified prior to any transfer.

A Gift Certificate must be redeemed within 3 months from date of purchase and the Dive must take place within the 3 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact the Shark Dive Xtreme team?
- You can reach us on +61 2 8251 7873 or email at SharkDive@merlinentertainments.com.au

When can I dive with the sharks?
- 7 days a week, several times a day. Please note bookings are essential.
- Shark Feed dives only run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

How long will the whole program take?
- Shark Dive Xtreme - approximately 2.5 hours
- Shark Feed Xtreme - approximately 3 hours

What is the cost?
- Introductory Program - $250.
- Scuba Tune Up - $220.
- Shark Feed Program - $350.
- Certified Program - $185.
- Corporate/Group Dives - price supplied by arrangement.

(Pricing correct until 31/12/09)

Can I take a camera into the tank?
- No, but friends and family can take photos through the viewing tunnel.
- Option of purchasing an underwater souvenir photo or video footage after your dive.

Can I feed the sharks?
- No, but with Shark Feed Xtreme you can be in the tank at feed time whilst our aquarists hand feed sharks, stingrays, turtles and fish.

Is there a shark cage for the dive?
- There are no cages for a Shark Dive Xtreme experience.
- for Shark Feed Xtreme, whilst divers are in the sharks feeding territory they are in an open cage to provide protection if the 350kg animals get too close!

What do I need to bring?
- Swimming costume, towel and toiletries.
- Certified and Tune Up divers must bring dive certification card.

Can I bring my own equipment?
- All equipment is supplied, but you can bring own your full length wetsuit and mask.

Can I buy a dive as a present for friends and family?
- Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Can my friends watch me dive?
- Friends and family can watch from the safety of the viewing tunnel and wave, blow kisses and take photographs.
- They'll also receive 20% discount on admission to Oceanworld to watch you dive.
- You will enter the Oceanarium approximately one hour after your dive starts, so for a 9am dive friends can still see all of your dive when Oceanworld opens at 10am.

How do I book?
- Click here to book your dive online Shark Dive Xtreme Shark Feed Xtreme Gift Certificate, or call +61 2 8251 7873.
- If you received a gift certificate you cannot book it in online, please give us a call on 02 8251 7873 and quote your certificate number.

Are there change rooms?
- Change room, lockers and shower facilities are available.

How warm is the water?
- Ambient temperature with a heated training pool & extra warm wetsuits in winter.

Ladies...
- Please note if you have your menstrual cycle, it does not affect our sharks or your ability to dive.

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