2 days, 2 dives, Age 15+

Completed the Tropical Reef Diver Course, but want to learn more? The Sharks-&-Rays Reef-Plus Course is a 2 day course designed to take your learning further if you are interested in Sharks and other Cartilaginous Fish.

What are Sharks and Rays?

Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras form the family of Cartilaginous fish species or what zoologists call the class of Chondrichthyes - fish with a skeleton made entirely of cartilage.

They differ from other bony fish such as Tuna or Marlin as they do not have a swimbladder and need to swim continuously to avoid sinking to the bottom. They are considered some of the most primative animals on the planet - fossilised Shark remains have been dated at over 400 million years old - 150 million years before dinosaurs walked the earth.

Sharks can have up to 3,000 teeth at one time, arranged in up to 5 rows. When one tooth is damaged or lost, it is replaced by another. Most sharks do not chew their food, but gulp it down whole to be digested later in their stomachs.

What will I learn?

The 2-day reef-plus course introduces you to ??? the evolution of Sharks and their relatives. Take a look at the largest fish in the sea - the Whale Shark, and find out why so little is known about the giant of the sea.

In-water activities are encouraged to further cement your learning. You’ll participate in experiments and excursions to learn about Sharks and Rays and gain hands-on experience with real marine animals. We’ll take you to some of the best dive sites of Thailand, where you’ll observe and interact with a huge variety of marine species.

The course includes a day learning about Sharks and Rays and you will put this knowledge put this into practice with 2 dives to some of the most interesting and diverse dive sites of Thailand.

Who can participate?

You should be eligible to participate in the Sharks and Rays Reef Plus course if you meet the following criteria:

* Aged 15+
* Certified Open-Water-Diver (or equivalent)
* Certified Tropical Reef Diver (or equivalent)
* Interested in Marine Science
* In general good health and fitness
* Not suffering from cold or ear infection
* Have successfully completed the Aqualogy Buoyancy Check Dive

If you have any concerns about your buoyancy skills, please consider participating in a Buoyancy Clinic before you start the course.

When do the courses start?

Courses start twice a month. To find the exact dates - have a look on the course schedule. You can book now, or come in to see us while you’re here.
Day 1: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Day 2: 8:00am - 3:00pm
We currently run courses in English and German.

How much does it cost?

The price is 5,100 THB. This includes, all your training, manuals, slates, dive equipment rental and transfers to and from your resort. It also includes lunch, tea, coffee and water during the course.

On the boat, we supply breakfast, lunch, drinking water, soft drinks and fruit. We also provide a selection of fruit juices, chocolate milkshake and towels on each trip.

We keep group sizes small to ensure you receive maximum benefit from your tuition. This also minimises negative impact on the reefs. Our emphasis is on safety, fun and personal service within a relaxed and stress-free environment.