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Visitor tip
Plan to visit the underwater tunnel exhibit multiple times during your visit - reviewers recommend going twice or more to fully appreciate the experience and observe different shark behaviors
Best time
Arrive early in the day to experience the tunnel with fewer crowds and better visibility of the sharks, as the moving walkway can become congested during peak hours
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the educational aspect by reading all informational plaques about different shark species along the tunnel - visitors highlight that the combination of learning facts while seeing creatures inches away through glass is the attraction's greatest strength
What visitors say
The main part of the exhibit is the tunnel, where you can walk inside the shark aquarium. And there're lots of sharks there. You might want to go twice or more
Educational experience is incredible as you get to learn facts about sharks and other ocean creatures but then also have the benefit of seeing these creatures less than three inches away. The nurse sharks are huge.
Shark Encounter at SeaWorld Orlando is an immersive experience that takes you into the depths of the ocean to come face-to-face with some of the most fascinating creatures of the sea. As you walk through one of the world’s largest…
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Did You Know?
- Shark Encounter features one of the world's largest underwater viewing tunnels with a 700,000-gallon aquarium, allowing visitors to observe sharks from just inches away through glass and acrylic barriers
- Shark Encounter opened in 1979 and has been captivating visitors for decades, making it a long-established marine education attraction
- The exhibit uses a moving walkway system through the underwater tunnel, allowing visitors to experience the aquarium while observing multiple shark species and other ocean creatures
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