Overview

• DiveQuest VIP scuba tours at EPCOT’s The Seas Pavilion have been temporarily suspended pending animal welfare assessments.
• Staff observed Hali, a hammerhead shark at The Seas Pavilion, swimming laterally after tours resumed, prompting the precautionary halt.
• Since divers have been removed, Hali has returned to her normal slight tilt in the water, suggesting the presence of guests may have influenced her behavior.
• Disney expanded netting in the aquarium to separate species needing extra care and is comparing the effects of the barrier against diver absence.
• No return date has been announced and cancellations are set to last for several weeks as tests continue.