The team at SEFI do not get in to the water in cages to observe the sharks. All observations are made from the boat or from on land. Underwater video footage is obtained using underwater pole cameras. Whilst on the island you will be responsible for participating in the shark watch rosta operated from the lighthouse atop the island. This involves scanning the waters around the island for shark attacks or sightings.
Shifts usually last two hours.
If an attack occurs during your shift and weather conditions permit, you will run down the steep trail to the boat and go out with us in the boat to the attack location. There is also an abundance of other wildlife on the island for you to view and photograph during your visit. There will be 4-6 other people on the island during your stay. We may request that you pitch in by cooking during one night of your stay. The 7,500 includes money to purchase one satellite tag and the time to download the data, transportation between San Francisco and the Farallones, and all food while you are on the island and a donation to The Shark Trust.