Shark Week at Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Saturday, July 19 - Saturday, July 26, 2008

Soak up an entire week dedicated to sharks this summer at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Shark Week features hands-on explorations 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, and learn from Scripps Oceanography scientists about research discoveries and conservation efforts that may help sustain declining shark populations.

Shark Week activities at Birch Aquarium at Scripps include:
* Live shark touching and learning opportunities every half hour from
  10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Scavenger hunt and special giveaways
* More than 10 species of sharks and their relatives on display
* Show and tell with Scripps Oceanography scientists who study sharks
* Feeding shows in the two-story kelp forest tank with a special shark focus:
     Saturday, July 19, 2 p.m.
     Sunday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.
     Tuesday, July 22, 12:30 p.m.
     Thursday, July 24, 12:30 p.m.
     Saturday, July 26, 2 p.m.

Activities for Shark Week at Birch Aquarium at Scripps are included with admission. The annual celebration of sharks is produced in partnership with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Discovery Channel's Shark Week series, airing nationally on cable television nightly at 9 p.m. PST from July 27 through August 3.