The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove offers the ultimate in adventure for those who want to get up and close with zebra sharks. While snorkeling, guests can marvel through a 10-foot-tall panoramic window at the zebra sharks and for those less daring, they can enjoy the view from the above foot bridge.
Zebra Sharks are docile, slow-moving. non-dangerous to humans and can be easily approached underwater. As a result of the distinctive patterned ridges running down their bodies, the zebra shark is also commonly known as the leopard shark.
Did you know?
- Are nocturnal and spend most of the day resting motionless on the sea floor
- Their slender, flexible body allows it to wiggle into narrow holes in search of food, while using its small powerful suction mouth extract prey
- Found in Southeast Asia, Southern African and Western and Northern Australia
- When full grown, some can reach up to 8 feet long
To experience the thrill of a close encounter with a zebra shark and many other levels of exploration visit The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove.
