Swim with the Sharks at the Florida Aquarium
Tampa, Florida
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Trip Type: Scuba Diving
Duration: 30 minutes
See what it’s like to scuba dive in the ocean without any prior experience, and without actually going in the ocean, during the Florida Aquarium’s Shark Swim. During the 30-minute experience, you’ll float on the water’s surface above a reef rich with marine life like stingrays, lobsters, puffer fish, eels and tiger sharks.
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See what it’s like to scuba dive in the ocean without any prior experience, and without actually going in the ocean, during the Florida Aquarium’s Shark Swim. During the 30-minute experience, you’ll float on the water’s surface above a reef rich with marine life like stingrays, lobsters, puffer fish, eels and tiger sharks.
Your exhilarating swimming adventure with sharks takes place at the Florida Aquarium’s Coral Reef Gallery. Make your way to the aquarium and get ready for a real thrill — this vibrant reef is teeming with many varieties of fish, including porcupine fish, moray eels, angelfish and friendly sand tiger sharks.
Brace yourself as you lower into the aquarium’s tank, while friends and family watch from the exhibit pathway. Feel as though you’re scuba diving off Florida’s spectacular wild coast, when you’re actually in the aquarium’s safe and controlled setting. Float on the water’s surface as eels, sharks and fish swim beneath you. Keep an eye out for other exciting creatures like stingrays, barracudas and sea turtles.
During the half-hour experience, you’ll see real ocean life up close and personal and learn how these fascinating creatures live. If you’ve ever wondered about life in the underwater world, you won’t want to miss this.
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