You’re lying if you say your eyes do not get BIGGER each time you think about scuba diving with sharks. Because hello, you’re swimming with THE Sharks here!!! And we know that being down in the water with the amazing marine life fills all of us with both thrill and terror. And also that there is nothing that is more exciting than witnessing these creatures’ majesty up front by diving beneath the surface with them. However, there must be multiple questions running in your mind like whether or not you should know about scuba diving basics, or whether you need to have basic scuba diving skills in order to dive with the sharks, etc.

Well, diving with enormous sharks, stingrays, and hundreds of beautiful tropical species can provide some of the most unforgettable experiences, whether it’s your first shark dive as a fearless youngster or an adventurous adult. So, our team here from VGP Marine Kingdom came up with a set of tips for scuba diving that may help you as a beginner. Scroll your way down! 

Tips for Scuba Diving that May Help You As A Beginner:

1. Leave the nervous feeling out!

You may have butterflies in your stomach right before your first dive. It’s normal to feel a little anxious before getting up close and personal with sharks, especially if you’re visiting an aquarium.

Don’t worry, though; our highly skilled dive team will assist and motivate you throughout the entire process. They are available at all times to make you feel comfortable whether you’re an adult or a younger adventurous person who’s ready to take the leap. Our small advice here is that once you overcome your anxiety in the initial stage itself, you’ll feel even more satisfied after you finish the diving.

2. Get comfortable with the water

You won’t just turn up and get thrown into the deep end of the tank. Now, that wouldn’t be enjoyable for anyone! Instead, getting yourself comfortable in the water is something you’ll definitely experience before swimming with the sharks. Before you venture into the big tank, you’ll get to test out our more manageable training pool. It’s perfect for getting used to the water and easing yourself into the feeling of being beneath the surface. 

3. Follow our instructions no matter what!

Get ready to try out our training pool and learn some new skills! We’ll provide thorough instruction on safely using the basic scuba diving safety gears while you get comfortable in the water.

Our expert divers will teach you the proper way to fit your scuba mask and how to breathe using the equipment. We have safety gear for everyone, from young children to adults, so no head is too small!

You’ll have plenty of time to practice and ask our divers anything you’re curious about, from how the equipment works to their personal experiences, like how many times they’ve gone shark diving or asking them to repeat the scuba diving tips for beginners for the nth time!

4. Best if you are adventurous

Calling all thrill-lovers! Forget that Netflix queue, ditch the yoga sesh, and just experience an epic adventure by diving deep and having a heart-pounding encounter with sharks in a gigantic tank. No cage, no worries – just you and these fascinating creatures, all under the watchful eyes of expert divers. 

Feeling a little less adventurous? No problem! You can stay dry in our underwater tunnel that will give you a crystal-clear view of all the action, minus the wetsuit. So grab your camera, and witness a view that is truly amazing from the tunnel. And hey, you can even spot that person who decided to brave the sharks in the water – don’t forget to wave hello!

5. Spot all the Sharks

More than a dozen different species of sharks will circle you once you start to dive. In some way, they are all very different from one another. Keep an eye out for VGP Marine Kingdom’s true giants. Specifically, the fish that feeds on birds—the Giant Trevally!

Not to mention the strange-looking Lemon Sharks and Blacktip Reef Sharks! In addition, stingrays will be swimming over the surface and grinning at you. There are also hundreds of beautiful tropical fish with shimmering colours of every description.  

6. Come again, soon?

While your underwater date with the sharks has to end eventually (they do have their own, like, super important shark stuff to attend to, right?), don’t let that cramp your mood. After all, your encounter with these majestic creatures was totally EPIC, and that’s something no one can take away from you. So, dry off, explore the rest of our underwater aquarium and keep reliving this unforgettable memory by coming over here again and again. Trust us, it’ll be the best highlight of your Insta feed for, like, ever.

Ready to take the leap and dive in the VGP Marine Kingdom? Book here today for a thrilling scuba diving session!