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• Code of conduct for diving with Grey Nurse Sharks (PDF - 23 KB)

About the document

NSW Fisheries and Environment Australia, in consultation with the dive industry, have developed the following Code of Conduct for diving with grey nurse sharks.

To comply with the Code of Conduct for Diving with grey nurse sharks divers must not:

• conduct night dives on known aggregation sites
• block entrances to caves or gutters
• interrupt the swimming pattern of the sharks
• feed or touch the sharks· chase or harass the sharks
• interfere with the sharks using mechanical apparatus ie. scooters, horns
• use Shark Pod / Shark Shield Devices in known aggregation sites
• dive in groups totalling more than 10 divers

As part of adopting the Code of Conduct, it is recommended that:

• All commercial dive operators and divers implement the Code of Conduct
• A dive brief is presented by the dive leader before each dive
• The Code of Conduct be displayed in operators boats and shops
• Dive operators and divers participate in scientific research

See also

• More about Grey nurse sharks
• More shark publications