A sand tiger shark.
(Photograph courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific, and used with permission.)
Beware–there are sharks in Long Beach. And you’re almost out of time to pet them.
May 24 and May 31 are the final Fridays of the Aquarium of the Pacific‘s free “Shark Lagoon Nights.” From 6 till 9, each of these evenings, guests can come to the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon, touch bamboo and epaulette sharks and learn more about these ocean predators. You’ll also get a chance to see the sand tiger sharks and rays in their tanks (though, sorry, we don’t advise petting these).
“Shark Lagoon Nights” are weather-dependent, and can be cancelled if the weather starts getting menacing. Free admission applies only to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Shark Lagoon area. The number for information is (562) 590-3100, ext. 0.