The Great White shark conservation project takes place in Gansbaai, the worlds number one Shark Diving destination.
Your Role
As a volunteer you will be part of the shark team and assist in documenting shark activity by using aerial surveys of the island. You will be given an unique opportunity to view this magnificent animal in its natural environment by going out 5 days a week, either by boat or even more excitingly in an underwater cage.
You will be part of a team of Great White Shark Experts and other volunteers. The experts will provide you with all the knowledge you need, at the end of the programme you know all about the Great White through informative lectures and research.
Cage diving procedures (procedures in the cage with and without regulator)
Underwater filming
Still photography
Shark tourism
You will then have the chance to put this into good use, assisting in the conservation and research of the Great White. If the weather permits you will undertake frequent trips out to sea. Whilst at sea, the team will get you as involved as possible with all aspects of sea work, focusing on working with the sharks from below and above the water.
What’s Included in the Programme
Airport pick up and transfer to Gansbaai
Welcome and orientation by team leader
All accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch and afternoon tea on days that you are out at sea
Daily lectures
Diving equipment (other than snorkel, goggles and flippers)
Two volunteer t-shirts and cap
Welcome pack
White shark field book
What’s Not Included in the Programme
Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
All flights
Evening meals
Lunches at weekends and non sea days
All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
Snorkel, goggles and flippers
E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
Visas
Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
Prices and Durations
South Africa White Shark Conservation - 21 Days £1,339
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