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2027 dates are live — March, May, August and November. Four small intakes; apply early.
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Two divers hold position in mid-water while a tiger shark swims between them, through a dense school of reef fish.

2027 dates are live

Four chances to train in Fuvahmulah.

The Tiger Shark Safety Diver runs in March, May, August and November 2027. Each intake is a fixed 27-day professional programme for three to eight candidates.

Choose your 2027 intake

Each intake is held within its named month. Keep that full month available; exact arrival and departure dates are confirmed during acceptance.

The programme at a glance

Time in the water is the point.

27 days

A fixed professional programme. Keep the full intake month available for travel and training.

3–8 candidates

Small enough for individual observation, feedback and progression throughout the month.

Around 27 dives

Normally one open-water tiger shark dive a day, plus at least five confined-water sessions.

Before you apply

This is professional training.

The programme is for qualified dive professionals with the experience to work safely around large sharks. Read the full prerequisites before arranging flights or accommodation.

Eco Diver prerequisite

Tiger Shark Eco Diver is a separate paid course. Candidates who do not yet hold it may still apply, but must complete it before they progress through the Safety Diver requirements.

Read the course requirements

Application

How a place is confirmed

  1. 1

    Choose your intake

    Select March, May, August or November on the application form.

  2. 2

    Show your experience

    Tell us your professional certification, logged dives and shark-diving background.

  3. 3

    We verify and confirm

    The team assesses suitability, verifies certification and confirms exact travel dates before a place is secured.

Applications are reviewed now

Small intakes mean limited places.

Applications close . Applying does not take payment; accepted candidates receive a deposit request and the confirmed travel dates before securing a place.

Start your application

What the fee covers

Academic training, practical instruction, required training dives, boat-related dive operations, safety guide support and professional instruction. The current fee is shown on the course page.

Plan separately

Tiger Shark Eco Diver, accommodation, flights to Fuvahmulah, personal diving equipment and personal expenses are not included. The team can help accepted candidates arrange accommodation and domestic travel.