The ocean's most misunderstood predator
A marine conservation expedition — not a shark encounter.
Great white sharks have captured human imagination for generations. But behind the myths is a highly intelligent, essential predator that plays a critical role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.
This experience invites you to learn from scientists, observe these animals responsibly, and understand why protecting predators is essential for protecting the entire ocean.
- Duration
- Multi-day extension
- Timing
- Mid 2027
- Access
- Exclusive for the KYO Experience community
- Group size
- Limited availability
Experience includes
Marine education
Understanding the ocean's apex predator
Great white sharks
- • Their role in ocean ecosystems
- • Migration patterns
- • Conservation challenges
- • Population research
- • Human misconceptions
Australian marine ecosystems
- • Predator-prey relationships
- • Seal colonies
- • Marine biodiversity
- • Ocean health indicators
Expert & conservation focus
Learn from the people protecting these species
Marine researchers, conservation scientists, ocean educators and wildlife experts. Every experience is built around understanding, respect and responsible interaction with marine environments.
Nightly KYO sessions
Continue the conversation after sunset
- Night 1The Truth About Great White Sharks
- Night 2Why Predators Matter
- Night 3Protecting Australia's Marine Ecosystems
Travel with people who see the ocean differently
This experience is designed for people who want more than a photograph. It is for people who want knowledge, connection and a deeper understanding of the natural world.
This experience is for you if:
- You are fascinated by marine life
- You want to understand sharks
- You believe conservation starts with education
- You want meaningful travel
- You want to meet like-minded ocean advocates
This experience is not:
- A party trip
- A thrill-seeking adventure
- A fear-based shark encounter
- Passive tourism
Discover
Understand great white sharks, seals and marine ecosystems.
Explore
Experience Australia's marine environments beyond the coastline.
Experience
Step into the world of marine research and conservation.
Connect
Meet people passionate about protecting our oceans.
Protect
Transform fear into understanding and action.
Become a Know Your Ocean Educator™
Continue your journey by learning how to share marine knowledge, educate communities and support ocean literacy.
Mid 2027 · Priority access
Be the first to know.
This exclusive extension experience will be announced to the Know Your Ocean community first. Register your interest to receive priority access. Registering is not a booking.
The ocean is bigger than what we know.
“I came to see a shark. I left understanding the ocean.”
Know Your Ocean Experience · 2027
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Ningaloo Reef. Whale sharks. Turtles. Citizen science.
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Explore the Coral Bay Experience