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Shark Specialty Instructor
This course trains instructors to teach Search and Recovery specialty—methodologies for locating lost objects, evidence, or individuals underwater and safely recovering them without disrupting crime scenes or archaeological contexts. Instructors learn search patterns and grid procedures, marking and positioning techniques, evidence documentation and preservation, recovery equipment and procedures, underwater lifting and logistics, and teaching protocols for students working under high-pressure or emotionally sensitive circumstances. Search and Recovery Instructors combine diving expertise with investigative rigor and often work closely with professional agencies. Successful instructors attract specialized clients and build expertise in niche operations.
Prerequisites
Minimum 18 years old; RAID Open Water Instructor certification; RAID Divemaster status (when teaching applicable courses); current Search and Recovery specialty diver certification; complete registration with mandatory documentation.
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Common questions about RAID Shark Specialty Instructor
What are the prerequisites for RAID Shark Specialty Instructor?
RAID's standards require: Minimum 18 years old; RAID Open Water Instructor certification; RAID Divemaster status (when teaching applicable courses); current Search and Recovery specialty diver certification; complete registration with mandatory documentation.
What is the minimum age for RAID Shark Specialty Instructor?
RAID's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.