NBM Dive Site Resource
SEA LIFE Melbourne — Shark Dive Xtreme
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A cage-free guided scuba experience in SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium's Night on the Reef exhibit with sharks, rays, sea turtles and other marine life; prior scuba experience is not required.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
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Dive videos
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Location map
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Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
A 2.5-to-3-hour program with a 90-minute introduction and briefing followed by an approximately 30-minute cage-free dive with tawny nurse sharks, leopard sharks, rays and green sea turtles.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Complete and submit the medical declaration before booking. Participants under 18 need a parent or legal guardian at check-in and the safety briefing. Do not fly within 12 hours after the dive.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Normal scuba medical and pressure risks remain. Follow all instructor, animal-care, alcohol, pregnancy and post-dive flying restrictions.
At the site
Facilities and support
All dive equipment and a wetsuit are included, along with same-day aquarium admission.
Connected reporting
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Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.