SHARK DIVE XTREME

Medical Requirements - Please read before booking

Scuba Diving is physically demanding and can be dangerous if you suffer from certain medical conditions. It is very important that you, the diver, do not suffer from any contraindications to diving.

All divers must read and complete our medical declaration questionnaire & receive an accredited medical clearance from a Qualified Dive Doctor before booking their Shark Dive - Download form here. 

(This is only required if you have ticked Yes to any of the conditions listed).

If you are booking a dive or purchasing a gift voucher for another person, please ensure the recipient is aware of the medical requirements. 

COVID-19

If you have suffered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months, please read and complete this Shark Dive Xtreme COVID-19 medical questionnaire before booking -  Download the COVID-19 form here.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Conditions that may prevent you from diving

If you suffer from any of the below medical conditions, then you will be required to obtain a fully completed medical clearance from A QUALIFIED DIVE DOCTOR before booking your dive;

Please note: If you are pregnant (or planning to become pregnant), you will not be permitted to dive.

• Issues with lungs, breathing, heart or blood (affecting physical or mental performance)
• Struggle to perform moderate exercise (eg. walking 1.6 kilometres or swimming 200 metres without resting) OR have been unable to participate in normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months
• Have issues with eyes, ears or nasal passages/sinuses
• Have had surgery within the last 12 months, or have ongoing problems related to past surgery
• Have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, strokes, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease
• Currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment in the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs and alcohol; or have been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability
• Had back problems, hernia, ulcers or diabetes
• Have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea
• Taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam)

Please do not book your dive before you have obtained medical clearance. 

If you require medical clearance from a certified physician, please download the Shark Dive Xtreme medical declaration questionnaire & clearance form and take it to your appointment for them to complete - Download form here

Important Restrictions

Before booking your Shark Dive, please take note of the following restrictions: 

• All divers MUST be age 14 or over
• DO NOT drink alcohol the night before your dive
• DO NOT fly in an aircraft within 12 hours of your dive
• You MUST have a reasonable degree of swimming ability
• If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, please do not book.

We advise all divers to read our Shark Dive Xtreme terms and conditions before booking. If you are booking a dive or purchasing a gift voucher for another person, please ensure they are aware of these terms and conditions.