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    Shark Encounter

    4.7 (18 reviews)

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    Monique W.

    The Shark Encounter at Sea World is a great experience! It's an indoor exhibit with AC that focuses on sharks! You'll learn about a variety of different sharks through your journey at the exhibit. It's quite educational! You'll learn about shark histories and fun facts. Some of the highlights include the moving platform that takes you through a viewing tunnel where you'll see live sharks and some fish. There also was a lot of focus on shark and ray conservation efforts throughout the community! There are some additional add-ons such as Shark Swim Sharks Up-Close Tour It's a great exhibit and one of my favorites at Sea World.

    Raegan L.

    This is certainly a shark encounter, but in more ways than you think. You can learn every which way about sharks by visiting this lovely exhibit/ aquarium/ interactive information center. First and foremost, YES you do see all kinds of live sharks swimming around. They swim past you, above you and crisscross, though not under you (thank goodness). There's a tunnel- shaped fish tank where you walk right under dozens of species of sharks along with other sea creatures, and that somehow always feels like being transported to another world. Until you see the brave diver cleaning out the tank. The work must go on... In between the different aquariums (there are multiple with more than just sharks as well), there are posters with more stats and fun facts on the sharks, as well as educational corners that are more interactive. It's fun but not too much learning- just enough to give you an actual idea of the creatures but yet keep you entertained and captivated. You can see just how big each shark species is right on the wall in front of you. There are fun facts about other fish such as the lion fish, eels, or even clownfish. I thought the big ugly groupers were pretty funny too. This truly is a shark encounter, not only live in real time, but virtually and cognitively too- it's a lot more fun than it sounds!

    Heather M.

    This was such a fun experience here at Seaworld You got to get up and personal well not too close thank goodness to these awesome sharks You were able to walk through a tunnel and see them swim over top of you and get very close to the glass they had some sleeping it look like they were holding hands which is really cool outside of the exhibit they also had some neat Halloween decorations up The sharks that were on display and living in the tank seem to be very lively and swim around quite a bit they also have feeding times so you can watch however that wasn't happening when I was there I love that Seaworld incorporates animals in to the amusement park side of the business and the animals look healthy

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    Marjorie H.

    I took my 9 year old on this tour. He thought it was awesome. From feeding the sharks, to seeing how they clean the tanks, to learning about their history, this tour was packed full of fun facts. My favorite part was being able to look down from above the aquarium. It was so cool to watch these animals swim back and forth. His favorite part was the room where we got to pet the sharks. Not because of letting the sharks, but because it has a cabinet of shark teeth including a giant fossil of a megalodon tooth. Cassie was our tour guide. She was super knowledgeable, and really tried to involve everyone on the tour. Overall, my experience with animal encounters at Sea World was a very good one. We will definitely do more of them in the future!

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    Ruthie D.

    A fun day date under the sea! Going during the week while school is in is the way to go when visiting seaworld and the Shark Encounter restaurant. We were able to get a table for two right away next to the shark aquarium. We were greeted by many sharks and fish. The waitress was super friendly and able to change truffle fries to Parmesan fries as a side. The sliders and salmon were cooked perfectly. I love the sticky rice as the side for the salmon. Highly recommend this fun dining experience. Next time we visit SeaWorld, we want to sit at the bar aquarium to enjoy drinks.

    Maria D.

    This was my favorite walk through aquarium at Sea world. It's located in the sea of mystery portion of sea world. It has an awesome underwater viewing tunnel. You can see the fishes and sharks from above you. You can also see a lot of fishes and coral reef. I highly suggest you make time to come here and take a look at the fascinating wild life and take plenty of pictures.

    Laura G.

    The shark Encounter feels a little outdated but it is still very enjoyable. When you enter your eyes will have to adjust to the darkness and you will appreciate the air conditioning. It is a walking exhibit where you learn all about sharks and their habitat. At the end you step on a moving platform that takes you through the world's largest underwater viewing tunnel. Watching the sharks swim above and around you thrills the kids and is a nice ending to the fun. You can pay $15.00 more to take a side tour that allows you to go above the shark aquarium and touch a small shark. Or for the same price you can choose the Animal Experience Add-On that gives you one photo of your experience and a plush animal.

    Cynthia R.

    The most dangerous animals. It is to see how they are in a safer way. Of course although sometimes risks occur. Oh little accidents

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