Whale Shark Course, Specialist E-Learning Kits
Materials Include
Whale shark course folder Whale shark course CD (PDF manual, photo slide show, video library) Whale shark slate Whale shark quick fact card Whale shark workbook Whale shark log book page Whale shark diver sticker Whale shark tooth card * Whale shark portrait certificate * Whale shark diver card * On completion of the practical dives
Course Specific
Prerequisites: None - available to snorkelers and above 2hr lecture or e-Learning course 1 dedicated snorkel dive
Certification
Sharklife Whale Shark Diver PADI Distinctive Specialty (optional)
Course Syllabus
- Taxonomy
- Common names
- Classification detail
Habitats and Distribution
- Global Distribution
- Preferred Habitats
Biology
- External Anatomy
- Size, Age and Growth
- Reproduction
Behaviour
- Feeding Behaviour and Diet
- Behaviour towards Divers
- Best Shark Diving Practices
Whale shark Conservation
- Fishing Pressures
- Shark Control Impacts
- Conservation Status
Open Water Dive
- Recording Sightings
- Recognising Anatomical Features
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