Shark Conservation Specialty Course in Miami
Learn how to protect sharks and interact with them safely
Highlights
Discover why sharks support healthy marine ecosystems and how conservation can address their decline. This PADI specialty course teaches shark conservation and safe interaction with sharks in their natural habitat.
- Learn how sharks help balance marine ecosystems
- Understand how overfishing affects shark populations
- Explore shark conservation principles
- Learn safe interaction practices for sharks in their natural habitat
- Pack a bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, food, drinks, and personal items
- Consider seasickness medication and consult a physician as needed
Know before you go
- Ages 12+ only
- Bring completed knowledge reviews in paper or digital form
- Required personal scuba equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, buoyancy control device, regulator, and dive watch or dive computer
- Arrange your own transportation to all dive and training locations
- Expect paid parking at dive and training locations; free parking is available at the shop
Cancellation Policy
Course refunds are available within 48 hours of purchase; partial refunds apply after you access the online study. No refunds after 48 hours. If weather requires an alternate land-based training location, you may reschedule; no partial refund applies. No refunds for late arrival, no-shows, seasickness, or incomplete dives.
FAQs
Yes. Scuba masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, buoyancy control devices, regulators, and dive watches or dive computers are available to rent for the course.
Gratuities are not expected. If you choose to tip, suggested amounts are 15% or more of the course fee for your instructor and at least $10 per tank for the boat crew.
Meeting details
Squalo Divers, 16604 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33162