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Description
Sharkcon is an event that brings people who love sharks and the ocean together for a weekend of fun with a focus on education and conservation.
Speakers from the shark world, celebrities, kids activities, exhibits, ocean-themed vendors, non-profits, artist, scuba and watersports. fun for the entire family.
1. Living Sharks Museum Exhibit -pieces from their prehistoric shark, Jaws, and sharksploitation exhibits.
2. Shark Virtual Reality Experiences
3. Sea Breacher -submersible watercraft exhibit
4. Florida Aquarium exhibit
5. Shark Week Exhibit
6. Touch Tanks & Education Animals
7. Shark Tooth Sand Dig
8. Free Bounce Houses & Slides
9. GO Dive Now Pool – Try scuba diving in the fun and easy environment provided by the Go Dive Now Pool experience. Attendees can try diving in a comfortable environment with the help of trained professionals – all at no additional cost. Bring your swimsuit – we’ll provide the rest. Plan to start your underwater adventure today – for more information about diving, visit GoDiveNow.com! GO DIVE NOW POOL DETAILS: The 30-foot, 15,000-gallon Go Dive Now pool and exhibit is complete with all the latest scuba gear including regulators, tanks, wetsuits, masks, fins, and more. The pool will be staffed professional instructors and dive leaders from local professional dive centers. Attendees over the age of 10 are welcome to try diving at no additional cost. Children ages 10 and 11 must have an adult try diving with them. Children 12 or older can get in on their own as long as an adult is present at poolside. (No prior registration is required).
10. Mermaids – There will be an oasis with beautiful mermaids swimming around. You can come and take pictures at this photo opportunity. Your kids will be amazed to see the mermaids swim around and interact with them. The mermaids will be in the pool during specific times each day.
11. Marine Rescue Exhibit -The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will have a display and demonstrations on how they go about a marine mammal rescue.
12. Mote Exhibit – they will have all sorts of fossils, an aquarium, a touch tank and more for your kids to explore and ask questions about their favorite marine life
13. Conservation Organization Activities – We have partnered with conservation organizations for them to provide activities and information at each one of their exhibits.
14. Shark Dissection – Watch scientists dissect a shark and learn all about the inner workings of these fish.
15. Florida Fish and Wildlife – Learn shark and ray identification with a hands-on / interactive exhibit
Cost
Tickets can be purchased for $19.95 for a single day adult pass, $24.95 for a two-day adult pass, $4.95 for a one-day child pass or $7.50 for a two-day child pass (Children ages 13 and under). Parking at the Florida State Fairgrounds is $8. Ticket prices will be $5 more at the door for adults.How
Purchase your tickets HERE
