- South Africa
- Durban
About Program
Welcome to the Shark Development Program!
As a member of our shark conservation program, you'd take part in activities focusing on raising awareness and on the conservation of five majestic shark species in the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area in South Africa, one of the world's most pristine and diverse marine ecosystems!
The Shark Research Unit is a branch from the world-renowned shark diving and research company Blue Wilderness. Our goal is to bring a positive impact on the conservation and health of marine ecosystems in South Africa, so most of our activities - and yours, as a volunteer - center around the protection and conservation of the marine fauna of this part of Africa.
The Shark Research Unit welcomes everybody on its internationally acclaimed shark development program.
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Program Highlights
- Work in the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area, one of South Africa’s most pristine and important marine biodiversity hotspots.
- Shark diving and snorkeling with up to five species of sharks.
- You will be the driving force in our education and conservation programs.
- You will get to ensure the ongoing success of our dedicated shark and ecosystem level research programs.
- You learn snorkeling, diving and scientific techniques to collect data that is vital to the management of some of the world’s vulnerable shark species.
