SHARK REEF AT MANDALAY BAY

The Mandalay Bay Shark Reef is not something that is for the faint of heart. Get ready to see an ocean wonderland that includes some ferocious sharks mixed in with 1,200 species ranging from tropical and fresh water fish to rays and reptiles. When it comes to sharks the Shark Reef promises 15 different species of sharks. You will have a chance to see blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, sandbars, sand tigers, bonnetheads, white spotted bamboos, port jacksons, zebras, and lemon sharks.

The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. The reef reaches a depth of 22 feet and is surrounded in 2 million gallons of water. The Shark Reef is set up to appear as if it's an Ancient temple that is sinking into the ocean. As you travel through the exhibit, you have a chance at seeing things that you will not be able to see anywhere else. For instance, near the beginning of the Shark Reef is a group of nearly extinct golden crocodiles. Despite there only being about a dozen in existence, the Shark Reef is home to five of these crocodiles.

As you move on you will get to see a look at the aquatic ecosystem in the rainforest. You will see some monkey fish, red-tail catfish, and the largest fish in the Amazon, the Arapima Gigas. Of course, there is much more to see and as you move on you will see more exotic fish, piranhas, and horseshoe crabs, before you make it to the most exciting part of the exhibit – the sharks.

The Shark Reef is not only the largest exhibit of this kind; it’s also environmentally friendly and man-made. You will learn things while being entertained and as long as you can handle looking at these sharks, you will enjoy a fun day for the entire family.

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my youngest daughter alex liked touching the rays in the touch pool and enjoyed listening to the info on the hand held radio supplied all about the creatures that were in the aquarium.my eldest daughter abbie was amazed that the divers in the shark reef cleaning the inside had sharks swimming just inches away from them and didnt show any fear.we all enjoyed the day at the shark reef and would recomend for a great rememberal day out.
--Review by Adrienne R.