Overview

• The existing walk-through attraction has been shuttered as construction begins on a reimagined experience slated to debut next spring.
• Plans call for an overhead video ceiling leading into the preserved underwater tunnel and an eight-minute multi-screen finale showcasing rare footage of shark diversity.
• A new surge tank will simulate waves washing into a shallow tide pool to highlight coastal habitats and provide a sensory, interactive element.
• The exhibit will feature 11 shark species, including sand tiger and blacktip reef sharks, with the endangered Australian leopard shark managed through an AZA Species Survival Plan; the park says most species shown are vulnerable or near threatened.
• SeaWorld will add a VIP Shark Tour with feeding demonstrations and access to an elevated walkway above the habitat, and one outlet noted the shift away from fear-based framing compared with SeaWorld Orlando’s presentation.