SHARK FEEDER PROGRAM
Professional Training in Caribbean Reef Shark Handling, Feeding & Behavior
Made in Water offers the first boutique, highly controlled Shark Feeder Training Program in Nassau, designed for divers who want to learn how to safely handle, feed, and understand Caribbean Reef Sharks under the guidance of experienced professionals.
MADE IN WATER – SHARK FEEDER PROGRAM
Our program emphasizes:
✔ Shark behavior & body language
✔ Safe feeding protocols
✔ Handling techniques
✔ Equipment management (chain & gear)
✔ Environmental awareness
✔ Respectful, ethical shark-human interaction
All dives include:
✓ Full dive gear
✓ Chainmail top or sleeve (depending on size/availability)
✓ Bait & feeding tools
✓ Safety briefing & in-water support
PROGRAM OPTION 1: SHARK FEEDING COURSE (NO PRIOR SHARK EXPERIENCE)
Duration: 2 days
Price: $4,500
Add-on Photography/Video:
• One day: + $650
• Two days: + $1,000
Day 1 – Shark Awareness & Behavior Training
Dive 1: Shark Dive Without Bait
- Understanding natural shark behavior
- Learning positioning, calm buoyancy, and situational awareness
- Reading Caribbean Reef Shark body language
- Introduction to handling protocols
- Interaction training without bait present
Dive 2: Shark Dive With Bait
- Controlled exposure to sharks in feeding proximity
- Learning safe approach techniques
- Introduction to feeder positioning & bait management
- Understanding hierarchy, movement patterns & shark personalities.
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Day 2 – Professional Shark Feeding & Handling
Dive 1: Shark Arena Feeding Session
- Full feeder setup, gear and chain
- Handling bait box & feeding rods
- Controlled hand-feeding introduction (if appropriate)
- Support diver guidance throughout
- Understanding group dynamics and safety zones
Dive 2: Wreck Feeding Session
- Feeding techniques in enclosed structures
- Managing sharks in tight spaces
- Maintaining diver control around wreck edges
Advanced behavior observation & situational mastery
PROGRAM OPTION 2:
SHARK FEEDING COURSE (FOR EXPERIENCED SHARK DIVERS)
Duration: 1 day
Price: $3,000
Add-on Photography/Video:
• + $650 for the day
This is designed for divers who already have shark interaction experience.
One-Day Intensive Feeder Training
Dive 1: Shark Arena Feeding Session
- Review of safety & behavior
- Feeding practice with instructor supervision
- Shark spacing, timing & movement control
Dive 2: Wreck Feeding Session
- Advanced situational management
- Controlled feeding strategies in mixed environments
- Handling techniques & shark etiquette
Program Highlights
- Small-group, high-quality, personalized training
- Professional underwater photographer/videographer available
- Ethical shark interaction philosophy
- Led by experts with years of experience in Bahamas shark diving
- Ideal for divers who want to become feeders for expeditions, yachts, or professional dive programs.
- Certificate of completion available upon request
Requirements & Safety
- Minimum: Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
- Good buoyancy control
- Must be comfortable in the ocean and around wildlife
- Safety briefings are mandatory.
- All sessions weather and shark-condition dependent.
Location
Nassau, Bahamas – Shark Arena & multiple wreck sites
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