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Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives

Dive In

Up close with sharks.

OPENING SOON!

 

What You'll Experience

Meet our sharks
in their world.

Get Eye-to-Eye with our amazing sharks!  We will teach you to breathe underwater allowing you to enter a reserved corner of the newly remodeled Outer Reef habitat. You will get a unique view of our sharks, rays, and other bony fish, including many new additions post-renovation.

Outer Reef sharks
Come on in
(The water's fine)

Yes, it’s warm! Our sharks are warm-water species: Their water is a comfy 76 degrees, while the air is downright balmy.

Breathe surface-supplied air
(No experience necessary)

Let our dive experts teach you the basics of breathing surface-supplied air, then guide you into our 240,000-gallon warm water shark exhibit. No experience is necessary!

Fast Facts

Ages: 8 and up. No experience is necessary. Minors need to be accompanied to the zoo and program check-in by an adult. Adults who are not also dive participants will need to pay zoo admission or check in under their membership. 

Gear: All gear is supplied. Prescription masks are available for nearsighted people. 

Wear: Comfortable clothing. Bring warm layers and a swimsuit.

Length: The experience is around an hour, with approximately 20 minutes of in-water time.

Cost: $95 (plus tax) per participant for Zoo member/$115 (plus tax) for non-member. This includes Zoo admission and a souvenir video taken by staff during the dive.

Participants: This experience can accommodate up to 4 people; if participants want a private experience, they can book all four spots.

Requirements: Must be age 8 or older (no exceptions). Must be in stable health and complete an online waiver and medical questionnaire (included in the ticket confirmation). Some medical conditions may require program modifications. Suits fit sizes XXXS – 6XL/36W. The program weight limit is 360 lbs.

Access: The building is wheelchair accessible. A short ladder or a lift can be used to enter the water.

Questions? Read the Shark Dive FAQ or contact sharkdives@pdza.org

Before You Dive

Do these things.
  • Fill out the online waivers that were linked in your ticket confirmation.
  • If you would like to request an accommodation, please complete this form. Select “Diving (Shark Dive @ PDZA).”
  • Get ready to join thousands of Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive participants who have taken action to support sharks.
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