The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge tournament observer program is an integral component of the organization's mission to effectively combine the goals of sport, science and conservation. Applicants will complete a free training session conducted by tournament staff and biologists from Mote's Center for Shark Research. All attendees will be trained in:
- Professional Conduct
- Species Identification
- Documenting Catch & Release Procedures
- Rules and Regulations of the USC
- Competitive Point Scoring
- Reporting Rules Violations
Upon completion of this training, certified observers will receive all items necessary to fulfill their tournament duties, as well as official tournament observer hats and t-shirts.
All interested parties are urged to visit the official tournament website at TheUltimateSharkChallenge.com to gain a general understanding of the event and its innovative competitive elements. Observer application forms can also be viewed and downloaded for submission from the USC Observers link.