Shark Feeder Program

The Best Underwater Shark Adventure!

Shark Feeder Program Information

Shark FeederProgram OutlineDay OneDay TwoParticipant Requirements

Shark Feeder Program

Two Day Experience
Move beyond the passive observational shark dive to the middle of the action when you train to become a shark feeder yourself! Stuart Cove’s Shark Feeder program takes you on a private, behind the scenes adventure that will allow you to participate in our normal Shark Adventure dives and then progress on and learn how to be the feeder!

Review Full List of Participant Requirements

Included in Price
• Round-trip Transportation • Private 2-tank shark dive with you as the feeder. • Certification as a Shark Awareness Diver with PADI. • A electronic photo album documenting your shark experiences • 2-DVD’s including a private video of your actual Shark Feeding experience and a group video of your Shark Adventure™ dive. • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. • Access to operate behind the scenes with your new “Shark Buddy”. • A VIP adventure you will never forget and can brag about to your dive buddies for a lifetime.
Pricing and Reservations

Shark Feeder Program

$3,180.00 – Shark Feeder Participant$242.40 – Shark Feeding Observer (Personal guest of Shark Feeder)
Dive Program Schedule
Frequency:  • Upon Request: Taught on a private basis Day One • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Day Two • 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Complimentary Round-trip TransfersClick Here for Hotel Pick-up Times.
What’s Included
Included Equipment • Tanks • Weights • Weight Belt • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. For Additional Required Equipment Full Body Suit (ie: wetsuit or skin with long legs & long sleeves) Rental Equipment Available on Site
Optional Add-Ons
$10.00 – Nitrox 32% – 1 tank $10.00 – Nitrox 36% – 1 tank $20.00 – Nitrox 32% – 2 tanks $20.00 – Nitrox 36% – 2 tanks $12.00 – Full Body Wetsuit
All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Shark Feeder Adventure Outline

Please note that the online Shark Awareness course must be completed prior to arriving at Stuart Cove’s for participation in the Shark Feeder Program. The online course is located on our website: https://stuartcove.com/shark-diving/shark-awareness-specialty. You will watch a video and complete a questionnaire.
First Day
• Turn in completed online Shark Awareness questionnaire during check in for the trip. • Receive a behind the scenes tour. • Feeding Technique Clinic • Shark Adventure™ Dive (2-tanks) Fully suited in chainmail, practice feeding at the end of the dive..
Second Day
• Private Shark Dives with you as the feeder.
Included in Price
• Round-trip Transportation • Private 2-tank shark dive with you as the feeder. • Certification as a Shark Awareness Diver with PADI. • A electronic photo album documenting your shark experiences • 2-DVD’s including a private video of your actual Shark Feeding experience and a group video of your Shark Adventure™ dive. • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. • Access to operate behind the scenes with your new “Shark Buddy”. • A VIP adventure you will never forget and can brag about to your dive buddies for a lifetime.

Review Full List of Participant Requirements

Pricing and Reservations

Shark Feeder Program

$3,180.00 – Shark Feeder Participant$242.40 – Shark Feeding Observer (Personal guest of Shark Feeder)
Dive Program Schedule
Frequency:  • Upon Request: Taught on a private basis Day One • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Day Two • 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Complimentary Round-trip TransfersClick Here for Hotel Pick-up Times.
What’s Included
Included Equipment • Tanks • Weights • Weight Belt • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. For Additional Required Equipment Full Body Suit (ie: wetsuit or skin with long legs & long sleeves) Rental Equipment Available on Site
Optional Add-Ons
$10.00 – Nitrox 32% – 1 tank $10.00 – Nitrox 36% – 1 tank $20.00 – Nitrox 32% – 2 tanks $20.00 – Nitrox 36% – 2 tanks $12.00 – Full Body Wetsuit
Message from Stuart
Since I began my career in diving over 20 years ago, I first observed and then interacted with the shark population around the island. Those early experiences paved the way for our participation in Hollywood blockbusters such as “Never Say Never Again” and “Jaws IV: The Revenge” where I worked as the films “Shark Wrangler”. The outgrowth of those experiences led to the development of our Shark Adventure™ dives which we offer regularly. Let’s go diving soon…. with the sharks! -Stuart Cove
All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Day One

Your first day starts early in the morning when you are greeted by your “Shark Buddy” upon arrival at the dive shop. Your “Shark Buddy” is an experienced shark feeder at Stuart Cove’s and a scuba instructor. For the next two days – you will live in your buddies shoes as a shark feeder. The morning begins with a behind the scenes tour of Stuart Cove’s facility. Then it’s off to the classroom where you will take the Shark Awareness Specialty Course. This course will give you the basic knowledge you should know about sharks including how to identify certain species, how to read behaviors such as aggressive and polite feeding, and basic anatomy. The morning course finishes with a detailed briefing of the Stuart Cove Shark Adventure™ dives. During this briefing you will be given numerous observation assignments for the afternoon dive. Once the class is completed its off to the dive boat where you will participate (as a guest) in the Shark Adventure™ dives. On this trip you will be performing your observation assignments. These two dives also complete your Shark Awareness specialty course. During the two dives you will observe both natural and feeding behaviors of the Caribbean Reef sharks.You will be suited up in chainmail positioned next to your “Shark Buddy”. Your “Shark Buddy” will now show you his/her point of view. Near the end of the feed dive, your “Shark Buddy” will turn the spear and bait box over to you, for the last few pieces of bait.
Pricing and Reservations

Shark Feeder Program

$3,180.00 – Shark Feeder Participant$242.40 – Shark Feeding Observer (Personal guest of Shark Feeder)
Dive Program Schedule
Frequency:  • Upon Request: Taught on a private basis Day One • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Day Two • 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Complimentary Round-trip TransfersClick Here for Hotel Pick-up Times.
What’s Included
Included Equipment • Tanks • Weights • Weight Belt • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. For Additional Required Equipment Full Body Suit (ie: wetsuit or skin with long legs & long sleeves) Rental Equipment Available on Site
Optional Add-Ons
$10.00 – Nitrox 32% – 1 tank $10.00 – Nitrox 36% – 1 tank $20.00 – Nitrox 32% – 2 tanks $20.00 – Nitrox 36% – 2 tanks $12.00 – Full Body Wetsuit
Message from Stuart
Since I began my career in diving over 20 years ago, I first observed and then interacted with the shark population around the island. Those early experiences paved the way for our participation in Hollywood blockbusters such as “Never Say Never Again” and “Jaws IV: The Revenge” where I worked as the films “Shark Wrangler”. The outgrowth of those experiences led to the development of our Shark Adventure™ dives which we offer regularly. Let’s go diving soon…. with the sharks! -Stuart Cove
All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Day Two

Day two begins with you and your “Shark Buddy” who will review the previous days dive and you will given further instructions on basic feeding techniques. Your adventure continues when you board your private boat for your personal shark feeding dives. Accompanying you will be your “Shark Buddy”, a crew person for the boat, and staff from Fin Photo. A combination of video and still pictures will be taken during your 2-tank dive. On your first dive you will be feeding using your newly learned techniques and the second dive is you and the sharks, having an adventure of a lifetime!
Pricing and Reservations

Shark Feeder Program

$3,180.00 – Shark Feeder Participant$242.40 – Shark Feeding Observer (Personal guest of Shark Feeder)
Dive Program Schedule
Frequency:  • Upon Request: Taught on a private basis Day One • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Day Two • 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Complimentary Round-trip TransfersClick Here for Hotel Pick-up Times.
What’s Included
Included Equipment • Tanks • Weights • Weight Belt • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. For Additional Required Equipment Full Body Suit (ie: wetsuit or skin with long legs & long sleeves) Rental Equipment Available on Site
Optional Add-Ons
$10.00 – Nitrox 32% – 1 tank $10.00 – Nitrox 36% – 1 tank $20.00 – Nitrox 32% – 2 tanks $20.00 – Nitrox 36% – 2 tanks $12.00 – Full Body Wetsuit
All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Participant Requirements

You will be required to present your certification card during check in for the trip. Failure to comply may result in being excluded from participation.
In order to participate in the Stuart Cove’s Shark Adventure™ experience, you must meet these minimum qualifications: Prerequisites • At least 12 years of age • Good physical health. • Must be a certified diver • Divers who have not logged a dive within the last 3 years will be required to complete a refresher program prior to joining any scheduled dives. • Children under the age of 18 must participate with a parent or guardian.

Note: Each participant is required wear full wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.

Pricing and Reservations

Shark Feeder Program

$3,180.00 – Shark Feeder Participant$242.40 – Shark Feeding Observer (Personal guest of Shark Feeder)
Dive Program Schedule
Frequency:  • Upon Request: Taught on a private basis Day One • 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Day Two • 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Complimentary Round-trip TransfersClick Here for Hotel Pick-up Times.
What’s Included
Included Equipment • Tanks • Weights • Weight Belt • Use of Neptunic stainless steel chainmail suit with helmet. For Additional Required Equipment Full Body Suit (ie: wetsuit or skin with long legs & long sleeves) Rental Equipment Available on Site
Optional Add-Ons
$10.00 – Nitrox 32% – 1 tank $10.00 – Nitrox 36% – 1 tank $20.00 – Nitrox 32% – 2 tanks $20.00 – Nitrox 36% – 2 tanks $12.00 – Full Body Wetsuit
All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

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