Mission Statement
The PADI Thresher Shark Diver Specialty Course has been written by our associate dive centre in the Philippines and exclusive to our associate organisation for our expeditions in the Philippines.
Alongside diver theoretical development sessions on general shark and thresher shark behaviour and impact, divers will complete two dives and learn how to dive with thresher sharks. You will lead a dive in search of sharks. Divers will observe the sharks and add the information to the thresher shark database.
Divers engage with theoretical course content as well as two shark dives at the world famous thresher shark dive site. During the two dives you will focus on the location and how to dive with the thresher sharks. You will lead a dive in search of sharks & observe the sharks and add the information to our shark database.Â
In addition, divers become aware of the plight of the thresher shark in our oceans, become a marine protector and help to increase awareness and spread the word. Sharks in general, are facing mortal danger from a variety of threats as they travel the oceans.
To complete your Thresher Shark Diver Specialty there are two academic presentations which include:
Section 1: Shark Fundamentals:
- Shark classification and evolution
- Biology
- Senses
- Movement
- Social behaviour
- Reproduction
- Human interactions
- Conservation
Section 2: Thresher sharks:
- Thresher shark biology, behaviour
- Why the threshers are here
- How to interact with thresher sharks
- How to find and observe thresher sharks
- In-field observation methods such as how to determine gender, categorizing movement patterns, etc.
If you’ve earned the PADI Adventure Diver rating or higher, and you’re at least 15 years old, you can enroll in the Deep Diver course.
General Inclusions on Academy Expeditions:
• Scuba Diving Experiences
• PADI Continued Education & Full Course Certificate Completion
• Conservation/Ecology projects (where applicable)
• Completed diver paperwork and pre-dive administration
• Personal Dive Instructor
• Personal 24-hour UK and Overseas Dive Centre Support
• Sunken Dreams Member(s) of Staff
• Academy Membership Renewal
• Academy Expedition My Classroom Group Forum
• Overseas Transportation & Designated Local Transfers
• Nature/Marine Park Entry Fees
• Twin Share Accommodation
• *3 meals, water & soft drinks per day (*only school/youth groups)
• On site entertainment
• Island Tours, Local Heritage Visits
General Exclusions from the Academy Expedition Package:
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Relevant Vaccinations
• Passport applications or renewals
• Restaurant/Dining/Snacks
• Transfers to Airport
• Supporting documents that might be required by non-EU nationals
• European or Global Health Insurance Card
• Costs for medications whilst on expedition
Optional package extras on Academy Expeditions:
• Basic Scuba Equipment Rental
• Dive & Trave Essentials Kit
• Optional PADI/SSI Specialty & Recreational Courses
• Dive & Travel Insurance
• Academy Expedition Clothing
• Sunken Dreams Expedition Handbook Guide
• Expedition Photo & Video Experience Albums
For more information pleases see our Answers to Your Questions section.
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