Shark Week at Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Saturday, July 18 - Friday, July 24, 2009

Soak up an entire week dedicated to sharks this summer at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Shark Week runs July 18-24, and features a week of hands-on exploration for all ages into the world of these mesmerizing and misunderstood ocean predators. Meet local sharks and their relatives. Discover why sharks are vulnerable and must be protected. Learn from Scripps Oceanography scientists about
research discoveries and conservation efforts that may help sustain
declining shark populations.
 
Shark Week activities are included with Birch Aquarium at Scripps admission:

* Live shark encounters tied to hourly presentations about these amazing
predators
* Dive shows in the two-story kelp forest tank with a special shark focus:
      -Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.
      -Sunday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.
      -Tuesday, July 21, 12:30 p.m.
      -Thursday, July 23, 12:30 p.m.
* More than 10 species of sharks and their relatives on display
* Shark scavenger hunts with a toothy prize
* Videos of sharks in the wild
* "Great White" photo booth

Special Shark Week Film Screening and Q&A

"Requiem"

Film screening and Q&A with Scripps shark experts

Wednesday, July 22
6:30 p.m.
Public: $5 per ticket
Members: FREE
RSVP: 858-534-4109
 
The award-winning documentary film "Requiem" uncovers the true nature of one of the most misunderstood predators on our planet – the shark. Follow an underwater photographer as she journeys beneath the ocean to discover the extraordinary beauty, power and skill of the most infamous of sharks. Stunning, up-close cinematography brings you to the underwater world of the Bahamas, Hawaii, Tahiti and Mexico. Following the film screening will be a Q&A with Scripps scientists who study sharks.