SharkCollege Aliwal Shoal
We hold SharkCollege in KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast of
South Africa on the Aliwal Shoal.
The Aliwal Shoal is 5 kms out from Umkomaas which is 50 kilometres south of Durban. During July, August and September the Spotted Ragged-toothed Shark is seen. The reef at Aliwal is formed by a
rugged, rocky substrate well grown with sponge and other reef invertebrates, interspersed with sand patches.
Here, the ever-increasing quantities of Indian Ocean fishes often
outnumber the southern species, giving Aliwal a tropical flavour
despite the water temperatures being 19°C-20°C.
All launches are a surf launch in semi-rigid inflatable boats.
The conditions are not resort type and the boat ride to the Shoal is approx. 30 minutes and can be rough depending on the sea
conditions.
Andy Cobb the Sharkproject Ambassador to SA and honorary member will be running the Sharkcollege.
Andy has over 900-hours logged with sharks only, over the last 26-years and recorded shark behaviour and written a book, which has been accepted by a publisher and should be out by Jan 2010. Andy has been running shark and marine educationals since 1991 and introduced over 700-divers to sharks. Andy was the first Underwater and Shark Diving Guide and Trainer and Assessor of Underwater Marine and Shark Diving Guides of SA.
SHARKCOLLEGE SUJBECTS
- Myths, fear, phobias, revenge
- The evolution of the Elasmobranchii
- Recognition of flag ship species of sharks
- The anatomy, senses and reproduction
- Shark senses and ability to assess
- Shark the regulator
- Shark conservation and major threats to their world
- How to dive with shark
- Support SharkProject
ALIWAL SHOAL
SharkCollege (Spotted Ragged-toothed Shark).
- All transfers Durban to Umkomaas and return
- 5 night bed and breakfast accommodation based on
double occupancy - 8 dives (weather permitting)
- Tanks and weightbelt included
- Visit uShaka Marine Theme Park
- Shark-Specialist Workshop – lectures with notes
and certification - Lectures and Course held by Andy Cobb
Likewise if diving is cancelled due to bad weather, we have many
interesting plan “B” ventures, so your visit to South Africa you will
have had an informed and interactive experience to remember.
We can offer many breakaway tours of South Africa through a
German Associate.
© Photo by Andreas Michael Serec
