Shark Summer is back! See dozens of sharks and experience the thrill of touching sharks! Dare to Cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and visit the Shark Nursery where you’ll see a variety of shark eggs. Be surrounded by sharks as you explore 85 feet of seamless acrylic tunnels through the 385,000-gallon shark tank.
Plus, touch an ancient Megalodon Shark tooth that’s millions of years old!
Conquer your fears and learn all about these amazing and misunderstood animals during Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium! Because it’s just not summer without Sharks!
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The Megalodon Shark, now extinct, ruled the seas from about 20 million to three million years ago. Just like modern sharks, Megalodons were constantly shedding their teeth, losing thousands over a lifetime. Touch an ancient Megalodon Tooth and learn more about this ancient apex predator – only during Shark Summer!
Conquer your fears and experience the excitement of touching a shark for a thrill you’ll never forget! Feel the subtle differences in skin texture as you try to touch them all!
Dare to cross the world’s first Shark Bridge – a suspended rope bridge where you can walk just inches above sharks! This V-shaped bridge is 75-feet long and suspended over the open water of the 385,000 gallon Surrounded by Sharks exhibit.
Visit the Shark Nursery in the Shore Gallery where you’ll see a variety of shark eggs from different species of sharks. Learn what makes these egg cases so special and how they’re designed to keep their tiny inhabitants safe from predators.
