Volunteer: Great White Shark Research Internship in South Africa
North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
Posted 21/04/2025 Closes 05/05/2025
Location: South Africa
Duration: 2 weeks
Start Dates: Start dates are each month, enquire with us when applying.
Cost: $3,500 USD
Fee Includes: all food, accommodation, pre-departure + in-country support, orientation and all project related activities
Does not Include: flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations
Benefits
Gain hands-on experience working with an environmental and media company in South AfricaThe ultimate goals of the great white shark research internship are education, public awareness, the advancement of shark science and the conservation of all shark species.Keywords: travel expeditions, Great White Shark, wildlife photography,
Please note: This opportunity is designed to give you the contacts and experience to help further your career. You are not replacing any member of staff, but helping alongside them, whilst learning new skills. Simply click the APPLY Button to submit your application, and ask as many questions as you need.
Introduction
The Shark Research Units great white shark research internship allows people from all walks of life to contribute to shark research and conservation in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Our great white shark research internship offers a diverse itinerary to suit the expectations of a broad cross-section of participants. Our great white shark internship provides a hands-on approach to working with great white sharks and other species in the area. We offer you the chance to visit and learn with a loyal and dedicated team behind you!
The ultimate goals of the great white shark internship are education, public awareness, the advancement of shark science and the conservation of all shark species. We were hoping you could bring your skills and passion for helping conserve these incredible animals!
Programme Highlights
Eight dedicated great white shark research expeditions in Mossel Bay, South Africa. These expeditions include cage diving, photographic research, underwater video research, and behavioural ethogram studies; andA three-day expedition to Plettenberg Bays Robberg Reserve for a bird-eye scientific survey of great white sharks patrolling and hunting at the seal colony; andSix research and conservation SCUBA (or freediving) expeditions to conduct studies on sand tiger (ragged-tooth) sharks and small, shy sharks; andTwo days volunteering at SAPREC bird rehabilitation centre, aiding in the rehabilitation of entangled and oiled seabirds; andA two-day expert introduction to freediving course, accompanied by practical sessions.
The Shark Research Units great white shark research internship allows people from all walks of life to contribute to shark research and conservation in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Our great white shark research internship offers a diverse itinerary to suit the expectations of a broad cross-section of participants. Our great white shark internship provides a hands-on approach to working with great white sharks and other species in the area. We offer you the chance to visit and learn with a loyal and dedicated team behind you!
The ultimate goals of the great white shark internship are education, public awareness, the advancement of shark science and the conservation of all shark species. We were hoping you could bring your skills and passion for helping conserve these incredible animals!
Programme Highlights
Eight dedicated great white shark research expeditions in Mossel Bay, South Africa. These expeditions include cage diving, photographic research, underwater video research, and behavioural ethogram studies; andA three-day expedition to Plettenberg Bays Robberg Reserve for a bird-eye scientific survey of great white sharks patrolling and hunting at the seal colony; andSix research and conservation SCUBA (or freediving) expeditions to conduct studies on sand tiger (ragged-tooth) sharks and small, shy sharks; andTwo days volunteering at SAPREC bird rehabilitation centre, aiding in the rehabilitation of entangled and oiled seabirds; andA two-day expert introduction to freediving course, accompanied by practical sessions.
Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. Simply follow the link when applying.