ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Family Facts and Fun with a Shark Expert
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Family Facts and Fun with a Shark Expert
5.0
Book and join this experience from your computer, phone, or tablet.
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Up to 10 people
Hosted in
English
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Family Facts and Fun with a Shark Expert
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Family Facts and Fun with a Shark Expert
5.0
Book and join this experience from your computer, phone, or tablet.
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Up to 10 people
Hosted in
English
What you'll do
Dive in and let me share my 18-year career in shark conservation, research, campaigning and education in this story-telling, Shark Smart quiz, creative drawing and fact-filled experience. Plus I will give you a copy of my book called 'SHARKS' for free!
You’ll find out how I went from being called Shark Bait to the Shark Warrior when a special shark named Maxine became my friend. You’ll learn about shark research as you follow Maxine’s journey to freedom when I satellite tagged her and set free after 9 years in captivity.
My photography will lead you on a virtual underwater dive into the warmest and the coolest oceans around the world to meet many extraordinary sharks, including living dinosaurs! You’ll learn about these amazing animals, what threats they face, and why I need you to become a Shark Warrior and help me to save them.
I'll share stories about my travels to photograph different species of sharks around the world, how I love freediving with sharks, and I'll let you in on secrets behind some of my crazy shark awareness campaigns.
This is a fun educational experience suitable for all ages, adults and children alike. It compliments lessons linked to social and natural sciences or art, or is simply for those curious to know more about sharks and the people who work with them. Most importantly you'll be supporting the conservation work of our nonprofit.
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Your host
Lesley
I love the ocean and sharks!
I'm an award-winning conservationist, best known as the Shark Warrior because of my passionate efforts in shark conservation. Because I wanted to help save the oceans I founded a nonprofit organisation, AfriOceans, which focuses on ocean conservation.
I'm also an author of children's books and educational books, an underwater and wildlife photographer, and a dive travel and expedition leader.
I love freediving with sharks!
I'm proud to be a Fellow of The Explorers Club, an inductee of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, and a PADI Ambassadiver.
I established Shark Warrior Adventures, a responsible tourism business and self-funding initiative of AfriOceans that aims to reconnect people to Nature through transformative wildlife experiences. I love sharing my passion for the oceans, and of sharks in particular.
About the organisation
AfriOceans Conservation Alliance
Established in 2003, AfriOceans Conservation Alliance is a registered nonprofit organisation known globally for its unique campaign work, exciting research projects, and education and awareness initiatives. We are leaders in marine-focused environmental education in South Africa, we conduct R-E-A-L projects: Research, Education, Awareness, Lobbying. Thanks for supporting us!
This is a social impact experience where 100% of what you pay for this experience goes to AfriOceans Conservation Alliance .
What to bring
A smartphone, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection to watch the live stream
An inquiring mind
Activity requirement: pencils, pens and/or crayons, 2 x blank sheets of paper
How to participate
Join a video call
Download Zoom for free on a desktop or mobile device. After you book, you’ll receive an email with a link and details on how to join.
"Because we're in lockdown, and I can't take you for a dive with sharks, this experience takes place in my home, Soulmate by the Sea, which overlooks False Bay, the home of the mighty Great white sharks!
From here I will lead you on a virtual experience through magical kelp forests, tropical waters, and the icy Arctic to meet and learn about all kinds of different sharks, and one very special shark in particular. (Request a time if not listed)"
— Lesley
Book for a private group
Want to join with just your family and friends? Lesley will host a private group for up to 10 guests, starting at $101.
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Things to keep in mind
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Communication policy
Always communicate through Airbnb. To protect your payment, never transfer money or communicate outside the Airbnb website or app.
Guest requirements
You’ll need an internet connection and the ability to stream audio and video to participate. A link and details on how to join will be included in your booking confirmation email.
Up to 10 guests ages 5 and up can attend.
Government ID
You’ll need to take a picture of yourself that matches the photo on your ID. This is so Airbnb can confirm who’s actually going on the experience. You’ll only have to do this once.
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