Image of the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit exhibit at Newport Aquarium Image of the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit exhibit at Newport Aquarium

Surrounded By Sharks

Surrounded by Sharks provides seamless acrylic tunnels that allow you to immerse yourself in the ocean with a variety of sharks, rays and more than 300 fish.

Also, don’t miss Denver, the inquisitive Loggerhead Sea Turtle always likes to say hello to guests.

Dare to Cross

Shark Bridge at the Shark Tank Overlook, gives a thrilling topside view of the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit.

This 75-foot rope bridge is first of its kind in North America and allows guests to walk just inches above over the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit one of the country’s largest open air tank displays.

Things to Know

Important Symbols To Look For:

Water Story Water Story indicates where crucial information can be found about water, our most precious resource.
SSP Species Survival Plan indicates that an animal is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan program (SSP) and is being managed within multiple zoos and aquariums so that it doesn't become extinct.
Vanishing Animal Vanishing Animal means that the species is either threatened or endangered and in need of our help or attention.
Conservation Supporting Conservation showcases a conservation message or a conservation project supported by our WAVE Foundation's Aquatic Conservation Fund.