Gap Year Conservation: Save the Sharks, marine conservation in South Africa

General Info

This is no 'water park' experience - you will be working with wild sharks as they dominate the ocean surrounding South Africa.

While these magnificent creatures may seem untouchable, they are facing extinction with a huge decline in their population year on year. Dating back 400 million years, sharks are one of the world's oldest living species and we would like to keep it that way!

Our project offers volunteers the chance to observe and monitor sharks both above and below water - and don't fear it is 100% safe. By photographing them and recording marks and injuries you will be contributing to crucial scientific research. You will also join educational tourism trips to see the sharks, helping to shake off the continuing media driven stigma surrounding them. Hopefully helping others to start loving and caring about these animals as much as you do!

You will be based close to Cape Town along the attractive garden route. There are excellent beaches, restaurants and nightlife within easy reach so even on days off there will be plenty to do!

Why not grab the chance to take on this volunteering opportunity - for 2 weeks up to 12 weeks. Oyster will sort out everything, all you need is a passion to work with sharks and other marine life you will come across everyday!

Benefits:

Cost: 2 weeks = £995 (excluding flights)
Additional weeks = £295

We provide full support before and during the placement.It includes pre-arranged voluntary work at the park with accomodation and transport to and from Cape Town airport.