Our Team
Silio Raqatima
Fiji, Lau Group
Silio is a PADI Instructor and the head of our Dive Team. Silio began with us in 2008 and was trained by our legendary hand feeder ‘Rusi’. His passion for the underwater world and his positive energy are a source of inspiration for dive students.
Aceni Moce
fiji, kadavu
Aceni is one of our boat Captains, who has been with us since 2011. His upbeat attitude and perpetual smile are like sunshine on a rainy day. Steady hands and guidance are what he provides as you are gearing up and getting in and out of the water.
Nanise Ledua
fiji, Lau group
Nani is the Matriarch of BAD, she runs our Front Desk, Retail Shop and keeps the BAD Boys in check. Her warm and caring manner make morning check-in a breeze. If you are lucky you may meet her Bull Shark namesake on The Shark Dive.
Anaseini Ledua
Fiji, Lau Group
Ana is our Accountant, and she may have earned her Economics degree from the U of South Pacific, but her Fijian charm is 100% homegrown. Ana is Nani’s younger sister. She is as sweet as the Bull Shark named after her, and just as engaging.
Salesh Chand
fiji, Navua
Salesh is the man behind the scenes keeping BAD up and running. From fish runs to maintenance, filling tanks and mixing Nitrox, he does it all. If you run into him give him a smile and a hello, this soft-spoken gentleman is as hard working as they come.
Minisare Koroi
Fiji
‘Cody’ is one of our Divemasters and Hand Feeders. Cody is an animal lover with a gentle laidback manner. He can wow you controlling the energy of the excitable reefies during a hand feed, or finding creatures on our coral/wreck dives.
Earl Foster
fiji, serua
Earl began as our boat Captain, then followed his underwater calling to be one of our Divemasters. He is passionate about the sharks and about exploring the ocean underworld. He also has an uncanny ability to spot elusive Tiger Sharks.
Sydney Shier
calgary alberta, canada
Sydney is the head of our PADI Instructors with a personality like pure sunshine. Her patient and supportive manner will help you build skills and self confidence underwater. Syd has a degree in Marine Biology and a deep love for the underwater world.
Timaleti Qovuniceva
Fiji, Beqa Island
‘Qovu’ is one of our Divemasters and Hand Feeders. He is fearless with a wicked sense of humour. Whether Qovu is leading you on a dive or feeding a shark in front of your camera, his enthusiasm for the ocean world is infectious.
Albert Serau
Fiji, Lau group
‘Pate’ is one of our Divemasters and Hand Feeders. The youngest of our staff, he has energy to spare and is always sporting his signature smile. Make sure to wave as he films you, his artistic skills are behind the dive video you will take home.
Andrew Cumming
U.K., Edinburgh
Drew is our Dive Operations Director, keeping BAD rockin’, rollin’ and divin’ on the daily. Drew is also a Master Scuba Diver Trainer, and skilled at servicing dive equipment so we are always in good hands. You will likely meet Drew at the Dive Centre, where his wit and charming but firm demeanour make him the perfect BAD Patriarch.
Natasha D. Marosi
New York, United States
Tashi is our Conservation Director, and runs the My Fiji Shark adoption program. Tashi is currently conducting research on the social behaviour of our visiting Bull Sharks. You will likely meet Tashi topside during the surface interval, where she is happy to talk about our sharks, shark behaviour, and our ongoing conservation work.
Mike 'DaShark'
Ticino, Switzerland
Mike is The Godfather of BAD, and the driving force behind the creation of SRMR, numerous research and conservation projects. Having spent over two decades of his life dedicated to conservation, he is a legend in many circles. You can likely spot Mike on the boat, or in the middle of the Arena filming under a Sharknado of Bulls. If you decide to engage him in conversation during the surface interval: approach him with caution. He has a nose for BS so keep it real.