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Dive With Sharks

You don't have to go far for the underwater experience of a lifetime. Take a Shark Dive with SSBA and you'll be swimming with one of nature's most amazing predators.

Deep Sea Worlds 4.5 million litre Underwater Safari is home to one of Europe's largest collections of sharks, as well as 2000 other fish including rays and crabs. Deep Sea World is the only aquarium in Scotland to offer you this incredible experience.  

The Experience-Deep Sea World, in North Queensferry, is a PADI five star resort and their PADI dive instructors will guide you through your Discover Scuba Experience.

Once they are satisfied that the students are confident breathing underwater the instructors will take you on a shark dive, which lasts approximately 20mins. The whole experience lasts around two hours. Only 3 divers can be taken in any one time slot.The Shark Experience package price does include 2 free spectators; additional spectators can be given a discounted rate if booked in advance. 

Spectators can watch from the comfort of the underwater viewing tunnel, one of the longest in the world.

Sponsored Shark Dive -
Minimum Sponsorship Pledge: £250

Terms and conditions

  • Minimum age for shark dive experience is 16 years old.
  • Minimum height is 5 feet.
  • Maximum height is 6 foot 4 inches.
  • Maximum chest size is 48 inches.
  • Maximum weight is 18 stone.   
  • The dive is NOT suitable for pregnant women.
  • The shark dive experience is subject to the PADI medical disclaimer being completed prior to the dive.

Always wanted to dive with sharks? Now's your chance to do it.

For more information on this challenge please email the Fundraising Department or Telephone