Sea Hunt Divers
PADI · Specialty — no diving required

Whale Shark Awareness

Learn about the ocean’s biggest fish. Discover the world of whale sharks with the PADI Whale Shark Awareness Specialty. Understand their behavior, migration, and conservation in Roatan.

Certified through PADI — the world's most widely recognized scuba training organization, accepted at dive centers everywhere.

Duration
2–3 hours
Minimum Age
10
Certification
PADI Whale Shark Awareness Specialty

Get to know the gentle giants of the ocean.

The PADI Whale Shark Awareness Specialty teaches you about the world’s largest fish — their biology, migration, and how to interact responsibly when encountered in the wild. Learn how research and conservation efforts are protecting these magnificent animals and what divers can do to help.

Through engaging discussions and imagery from real encounters, you’ll gain insight into whale shark behavior and their importance to marine biodiversity.

Quick Facts:

  • Minimum Age: 10
  • Duration: 2–3 hours
  • Prerequisites: None (open to divers and non-divers)

Earn your Whale Shark Awareness certification and become part of global efforts to protect these gentle giants.

Prerequisites

  • None — open to divers and non-divers

Book the PADI Whale Shark Awareness

Tell us a bit about yourself and when you'd like to do the PADI Whale Shark Awareness. We'll confirm dates, prerequisites, and pricing — no payment due now.

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