Shark Tunnel

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Shark Silhouette

Welcome to the Shark Tunnel, the most amazing spot at the Newport Aquarium! Three sections of tunnels, at least 50 feet total length, sent us down into the sharks' aquarium (without getting wet, of course!). It really felt like we were in the ocean! The sharks swam so gracefully, it was a very peaceful tank to watch. I especially enjoyed the last section of tunnel, where blue light danced through the water onto the sand below. You can see it in the photo above, underneath the shark silhouette.

Shooting Shark

This shark looks like he has something on his mind! The signs said there were Sand Tiger, Sandbar, Whitetip Reef, Blacktip Reef, Nurse and Zebra sharks in the shark tanks at the aquarium. Don't ask me which kind this is!

One of the tunnels even had a glass floor section, where you could be surrounded 360 by water (and sharks)! I can see where this exhibit got its name, Surrounded by Sharks!