Course Overview:

This course aims to develop basic shark identification skills for recreational divers. This is not an exhaustive ID guide but rather a focus on the simple “at first glance” features of several sharks species to aid in quick identification.

A combination of photographs and detailed illustrations are used to highlight the main ID features of each of the 27 species in the course.

(please note, you will need to be a supporting member to do this course)

Example:

Course Structure: 

Course Topics: 

• External Terminology of Sharks
• Hammerhead Sharks - Sphyrnidae (3 species)
• Whaler Sharks - Carcharhinidae Part 1 - 5 (15 species)
• Mackerel Sharks - Lamnidae (3 species)
• Mackerel Sharks - Lamniformes (3 species)
• Carpet Sharks - Orectolobiformes (3 species)

Certification:

After you have passed the three final exams you will be able to download your Course e-Certificate

Test your shark ID skills!