Shark Week

Overview

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquariam is celebrating the Discover Channel Shark Week from now until Sunday, December 9 with a unique chance for Kiwi's to get up close and personal with some sharks.

Many Kiwis are wary of what lies beneath the waters at their favourite beach, and with summer fast approaching, Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium is doing their best to reassure those with crazy fears by dispelling common myths and misconceptions about sharks.

The new Maori Pacifica themed shark tunnel at the Aquarium is home to a total of 29 sharks of four different species, including School Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Seven Gill Shark and Wobbegong. You will be able to watch the resident sharks being fed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.30pm, and take advantage of informative talks from experts about the sharks’ unique characteristics.

You will also have the opportunity to come face-to-face with sharks in the cool new SDX experience. Both experienced and novice divers can scuba dive or be submerged in a cage within the shark tank for a thrilling experience (and a great idea for an early Christmas present or work Christmas party).

Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium also plays an active part in shark research, breeding and conservation and encourages visitors to sign their on-site petition to become involved with the global SEA LIFE campaign to ban shark-finning.