Volunteer: Great White Shark Research Internship in South Africa

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 Africa
• The 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; and
• A 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; and
• Six research and conservation SCUBA (or freediving) expeditions to conduct studies on sand tiger (ragged-tooth) sharks and small, shy sharks; and
• Two days volunteering at SAPREC bird rehabilitation centre, aiding in the rehabilitation of entangled and oiled seabirds; and
• A 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; and
• A 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; and
• Six research and conservation SCUBA (or freediving) expeditions to conduct studies on sand tiger (ragged-tooth) sharks and small, shy sharks; and
• Two days volunteering at SAPREC bird rehabilitation centre, aiding in the rehabilitation of entangled and oiled seabirds; and
• A 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.