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Shark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Sydney
A shark dive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is the best way to come face to face with sharks, stingrays and more. No experience is required!
What to expect
Have you ever wanted to see sharks up close? You can now have a close encounter with endangered Grey Nurse Sharks on a shark dive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and no experience is necessary! In a safe environment, you will receive scuba training before your dive into the 1.5 million litre oceanarium. After the pool session, your guide will give you a 30 minute tour of the shark tunnels to see these fascinating creatures in their environment. The Grey Nurse Sharks range from 1-3 metres and are free to swim around you in the oceanarium. There are no cages to separate you- you will be in their domain under the watchful guidance of your scuba dive guide. You will encounter 4 species of sharks, including a colony of Grey Nurse Sharks as well as a number of giant stingrays, fish and more.
The experience lasts 2.5 hours including the scuba diving safety briefing and time in the water with the marine creatures. All dive gear and wetsuits are provided but you are welcome to bring your own mask and wetsuit if you prefer. All divers must be able to speak English and have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability. You must also pass the scuba diving medical check. The minimum age to participate is 14 years old and 4 sessions are held each day between 8am and 6.30pm.
Don’t miss out on this popular experience. Book your SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Shark Dive today!
What's included
- 30 minute Shark Dive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium with sharks, giant stingrays and more!
- General Admission to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Introduction to Scuba Diving’ briefing and pool skills session (approx 90 minutes)
- All dive gear and wetsuits
- Guides to lead you to the sharks
- Meet other Sydney local marine life including Grey Nurse Sharks, huge stingrays and hundreds of amazing sea creatures
- Every diver receives a certificate of achievement - You dived and survived!
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
How It Works
- Vouchers must be printed and presented at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- All divers must be the age of 14 years and over
- Divers MUST be able to speak English (for health and safety reasons non-English speakers are unable to dive with sharks)
- Do not drink alcohol the night before you dive
- Do not fly in an aircraft within 24 hours after your dive
- Divers must be able to lift and walk with approx 35kg
- Divers must be in good health
- Some medical restrictions apply
- All non-certified divers are required to complete medical declaration on the day
Time
- Shark dives operate daily from Thursday to Sunday at 8am, 11am and 2pm
- Divers need to arrive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium for their dive brief at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled shark dive time
- Operating hours are subject to change without notice
Duration
- Please allow 2.5 hours for the total experience
Location
- Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 2000
What To Bring
- Towel
- Swimwear
- If you have your own mask and full-length wetsuit please feel free to bring them along
