Experience the excitement of touching a shark for a thrill you’ll never forget! This 5,000 gallon exhibit offers a chance to touch a variety of ever-changing species of sharks and skates. Feel the subtle differences in skin texture as you try to touch them all! Gain a new perspective on this often misunderstood apex predator.
Food Allergy Alert
The animals in this exhibit are fed a variety of seafood. Please refrain from touching the animals if you have a known fish or shellfish allergy.
Food Allergy Alert
The animals in this exhibit are fed a variety of seafood. Please refrain from touching the animals if you have a known fish or shellfish allergy.
See the NEW California Horn Shark now in the Shark Central! Easy to find in the touch tank, the adorable California Horn Shark is light brown with pinkish hues and dark spots. It is a member of the bullhead family known for a broad head, small mouth and short snout. They can get up to 4 feet in length when fully grown.
More SharksSeasonally, the sharks in Shark Central will lay eggs. The size and shape of the egg case varies by shark species. See if you can match the shark with their egg case!
Take a big bite of summer fun when you visit the Shark Capital of the Midwest for an extra sharky Shark Summer! NEW FOR 2024, meet the NEW Zebra Sharks and Shan the Shark Ray as they celebrate their first Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium. Encounter dozens of sharks and rays – some you can even touch – and use your Shark Tracker to find them all! Dare to Cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and visit the Shark Nursery where you’ll see a variety of shark eggs. Learn about shark jaws and teeth and touch an ancient Megalodon Shark tooth that’s millions of years old! Conquer your fears and discover what you can do to help protect some of the most vulnerable shark species and increase their chance for survival – because it’s just not summer without Sharks!
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