Shark Week is swimming into homes now through July 13 on Discovery, Max and discovery+ with a week full of shark-centric content for viewers hoping to learn about the massive, deadly sea predators. Now in the 36th year of programming, Discovery offers prime-time shows that educate audiences about great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, “alien sharks” in Japan and more. Host John Cena guides viewers through 21 hours of new programming.
In Central Florida, there are a number of ways to experience the marine predators up close, whether it’s visiting an aquarium, enjoying sharky specials or even swimming with sharks. Here are some suggestions. Orlando’s status as a theme park destination means there are several City Beautiful venues for experiencing sharks in an aquarium setting.
At SeaWorld Orlando , travel through an underwater viewing tunnel to catch unique angles of sand tiger sharks, nurse sharks, hammerhead sharks and more. Upgrade to the add-on “Sharks Up-Close Tour” to touch a small shark, feed several species of sharks and learn more about the creatures. The Seas with Nemo & Friends , located at Disney World’s Epcot, contains a 5.
7 million-gallon shark and ray habitat with sandbar sharks, a blacknose shark and more. In addition, guests can visit Bruce’s Shark World, a walk-through exhibit within the attraction. Icon Park’s Sea Life Orlando Aquarium offers the chance to view bonnethead sharks, a zebra shark, bamboo sharks, an epaulette shark and coral cat.