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Get ready for the Ultimate Shark Experience at SeaWorld. Over the years, sharks have been the ocean’s apex predators and boast majestic beauty. Although sharks have been around for years, the population of the species is dwindling. Sharks in large numbers have been killed mainly for their fins. Education and conservation are crucial to the preservation of the species. If you want to know more about sharks, SeaWorld is the place to go.
SeaWorld celebrates Shark Awareness Day with an unforgettable shark experience for guests of all ages. Guests can enjoy an array of activities such as shark interactions, education, conservation, and inspired thrills that can be enjoyed all year round. 
SeaWorld parks offer a wide range of shark experiences and shark-themed activities, such as the following:
Shark Encounter®
Guests will enjoy a rare, fascinating, up-close look at the prehistoric predators at Shark Encounter®. The aquarium habitats include several species of sharks along with rays and fish.
- San Antonio features a 450,000-gallon aquarium.
- San Diego boasts a 280,000-gallon attraction that features a 57-foot acrylic tube running the length of the sharks’ habitat.
- Orlando has a 700,000-gallon aquarium that includes one of the world’s biggest underwater viewing tunnels.
Explorer’s Reef
It’s home to several shark species, including zebra, blacktip, sand tiger, and nurse, all of which are considered vulnerable species.
Guests can learn insightful facts about these awesome creatures at every habitat in San Antonio and San Diego. For those who want an up-close encounter, guests get the chance to touch bamboo sharks and experience the touch pools in San Diego.
Behind the Scenes Shark Tours
It includes the “Sharks Up-Close” in Orlando and San Antonio, where guests can go behind the scenes above the habitat to observe the shark aquariums, learn how to care for sharks, and knowing about the diversity and design of sharks from the experts. In Orlando, guests can touch a small shark and even get the opportunity to feed several species in shark shallows.
Move Like a Shark on Shark-Inspired Roller Coasters
Orlando’s Mako®, which ranks number 1 for the Best Roller Coaster in 2021 in USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice award, is something you shouldn’t miss out on. It’s named after one of the ocean’s fastest sharks and the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Orlando, reaching speeds of up to 73 mph and can reach up to 200 feet high, surging through a shipwrecked reef.
The Great White roller coaster is the first ever at SeaWorld Park. This year marks its 25th anniversary. It’s a floorless, inverted coaster with 360-degree flips. Guests will go on a nearly 50 mph floorless run of breathtaking loops, corkscrews, and thrilling curves.
Feed the Sharks
Guests can take part in feeding sharks that are patrolling the Shark Shallows.
Drink and Dine Next to Sharks
If you want to dine with the sharks, head to Orlando’s Sharks Underwater Grill® and Bar. It’s one of the best restaurants in Orlando, where guests can experience fascinating and ever-changing views of sharks swimming while you enjoy an upscale full-service dining experience. Don’t miss out on the fan-favorite cocktails such as the Mako Margarita and the all-new Shark-Tail.
Enjoy the best accommodations
If you’re planning to visit SeaWorld in Orlando soon, make sure you have the best when it comes to accommodations. If you want to enjoy superior comfort, amenities, services, and great savings, book at our highly recommended Orlando hotels.
Final thoughts
SeaWorld can provide an exciting adventure for all ages with the Ultimate Shark Experience. If you want to know more about sharks while having a blast with family or friends, head to SeaWorld soon.
