# Ocean Ramsey denies unpaid training claims

> Shark influencer Ocean Ramsey denies allegations of unpaid training and forced freediving from former employees.
- Title: Ocean Ramsey denies unpaid training claims · Dexerto
- Summary: Shark influencer Ocean Ramsey denies allegations of unpaid training and forced freediving from former employees. Ocean Ramsey, a shark conservationist and…
- Keywords: ocean ramsey, one ocean diving, jenna konyok, taylor cunningham, alexis araw, hawaii, shark diving, freedive, gaming, sports, Ocean, Ramsey
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/shark-influencer-ocean-ramsey-accused-of-unpaid-training-and-forcing-employee-to-freedive-3422133
- Author: Zackerie Fairfax
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:00:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ocean ramsey, one ocean diving, jenna konyok, taylor cunningham, alexis araw, hawaii, shark diving, freedive, gaming, sports
## Allegations against Ocean Ramsey
Three former One Ocean Diving employees claim unpaid training and physical intimidation at Hawaii-based company.
## Jenna Konyok's claims
Konyok worked for 12 months in 2019, completing 10-12 hour training days with no pay and signing three-year noncompete agreements.
## Taylor Cunningham's claims
Cunningham worked from 2017 to 2021, alleging Ramsey screamed, pushed, grabbed, and smacked her during training.
## Alexis Araw's claims
Araw worked as boat captain from 2016 to 2021, describing night terrors, crying, extreme anxiety, and fear at One Ocean Diving.
## Ramsey's denial
Ramsey denies physical abuse, stating she guides trainees to prevent shark hazards and that compensation varies by skills.
## Company response
Ramsey and Oliphant say One Ocean Diving no longer uses three-year noncompete agreements and disputes the allegations' accuracy.
## Key takeaway

Ocean Ramsey, a shark conservationist and influencer, denies workplace abuse claims from three former One Ocean Diving employees who allege unpaid training, physical intimidation, and forced freediving.