Shark Dives
We offer divers and non-divers the opportunity of diving with the sharks and other marine life in the main display tank of the Melbourne Aquarium. We are now into our eleventh year of this exciting venture and have taken over 20,000 people safely diving with the sharks. You too can enjoy the thrill of swimming amongst the sharks and other marine life in full scuba equipment and will have peace of mind knowing that each scuba dive is always guided by one of our fully trained dive staff. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
Gift vouchers available.
Shark Dive Medical Form and Terms & ConditionsWHO CAN TAKE PART:
Scuba diving at the Melbourne Aquarium is available to all people over the age of 15 years. Qualified divers and also those who are not qualified in scuba diving may take part in the experience. People under the age of 15 are able to participate if they hold a junior open water (min. age 12) certification.
Some medical restrictions apply. Please click on the link above to view the medical declaration form and also the terms and conditions.
Should you require GP clearance to dive with the sharks please contact the shop to get an official GP clearance form.
COST OF THE DIVE:
The price of the dives vary according to level of experience.
The costs are:
$279 for certified divers
$359 for certified divers who require a refresher
$399 for non-divers
*We supply the equipment for all divers.
**Gift vouchers are available and are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
TIME OF GUIDED DIVES:
There are three dive times per day 4.00pm, 4.30pm and 5.00pm (weekends, public holidays and school holidays) 3.30pm, 4.00pm and 4.30pm (weekdays). Non-divers come to our dive shop at Shop 1, Melbourne Aquarium for 1pm and take part in a one-hour theory session then a scuba skills practice dive. All dives are of a 20-25 minute duration.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
All the diver requries to bring is bathers, a towel and a sense of adventure! Diving HQ will supply all of the equipment. Please ensure all certified divers have their certification cards with them - no card no dive! Log books are also required as proof of a last dive within the last 12 months.
Diving HQ are currently booking dives on a Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to make a booking, payment is required at the time of booking (over phone with credit card) then the dive time is confirmed with the diver. If a diver suggests a time and date we can usually slot them in, however, we cannot confirm it unless payment has been made. Diving HQ must use this policy as we are only permitted 12 people in the tank per day for environmental reasons. Please also be aware that dive times may change with very short notice due to aquarium needs.
TESTIMONIALS
16 November 2011
"All three staff members that were on my tour acted in a professional manner and ensured that the dive experience was one to remember. Diving and marine life was something that I have always been interested in and I think the weekend has given me the inspiration to consider a career change. Thanks again for a great experience."
25 October 2011
"Malin did a great job! She was entertaining and informative and took plenty of time during our pool session to make sure we were comfortable and confident in what we were being taught. The guys at the aquarium were great too, it was such an enjoyable experience! I think the biggest thing is that I felt safe at all points due to the team being so knowledgable and easy to approach with any questions."
18 October 2011
"it was an amazing experience that I will never forget and would love to learn more and dive if i ever had the chance.. Thank You"
10 April 2011
"Tim made my dive very simple and enjoyable, even though I kept getting water into my goggles he was very patient with me, and Evan was very helpful and cheerful in keeping me calm."