![]() ![]() Head out a little further with the surfers and you may even get the rare, incredible opportunity to spot our resident (albeit juvenile) landlord: the great white shark (Carcharodon Carcharias). Wade into our shallower waters and you may see the slim, spotted shadow of a leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) sashay by, on the hunt for crustaceans and clams on the sandy bottom. So, who are our elasmobranch neighbors? In our local waters, there are at least 23 different kinds of sharks, and over a dozen types of rays and skates (the triangular-shaped Rajidae-not the retro kind spotted weaving down the boardwalk). From abalone, to sea lions, hermit crabs to Mola mola, there is a wealth of marine diversity right in our Bay. Dive below the waters off our coastline and see the fairytale-like beauty of our kelp forests, the infinite expansiveness of the sandy seafloor, and the rocky shore dynamics of our tide pools. Venture across the Golden State and you’ll cross coastal wetlands, lush wooded forests, and the vast deserts in Death Valley. Shark conservation is a 24/7 job, so let’s continue this deep dive into learning more about these critically important, and often misunderstood, creatures.Ĭalifornia is known for its incredible richness and variety of ecosystems-both on land and under the sea. It’s important to share and teach facts, not fear, as we all work towards protecting our ocean environment and the animals that call it home. ![]() Photo credit: Photos and video were supplied by Newport Aquarium and used with permission.At Heal the Bay Aquarium, we believe that there are 52 Shark Weeks in a year, so we’re keeping all the #SharkWeek learning going. #NEWPORT AQUARIUM CALIFORNIA SHARK BRIDGE FREE#Endangered Species Act.įor more information on Newport Aquarium, visit or call toll free 800-406-FISH (3474). Guests to the aquarium can learn about the conservation efforts that are in place to protect the sharks, the first in the species to be protected by the U.S. The juvenile sharks are expected to triple is size as adult scalloped hammerhead sharks can reach lengths of 14 feet, weighing more than 300 pounds. This rare species of sharks were born during the summer of 2014 near Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, in one of the most stable breeding grounds for endangered species. The collection is also one of the largest in the world. The Newport Aquarium now houses the largest collection of scalloped hammerhead sharks on display in North America in the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit. The rope bridge isn’t the only exhibit to excite visitors. You know what’s especially awesome? This new family-friendly attraction is included with admission to Newport Aquarium. Will you dare to cross?Įric Rose, executive director of Newport Aquarium says, “For our thrill-seeking guests who dare to cross, Shark Bridge is a breathtaking way to experience sharks like never before.” The 75-foot-long rope bridge, constructed of more than 4 miles of rope, is suspended over the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit’s 385,000-gallon tank. The only rope suspension bridge in North America to span a tank of sharks, this unique feature allows guests an unparalleled view of almost two dozen sharks, stingrays and hundreds of fish swimming below. ![]() I’m one who prefers to watch other people experience it from the safety of my couch, covering my eyes and cringing as the sharks head towards the adventurers.īut even though I don’t want to be in the water with the sharks, I may be enticed to walk over sharks on an all-new Shark Bridge that opened Thursday at Newport Aquarium. Update: The Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium recently celebrated it’s 2-millionth crossing! That’s a lot of visitors! I’m one of those people that would never dream of being lowered into shark-infested waters inside a shark cage. ![]()
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