International Shark & Ray Awareness Day

Sharks and rays are vital for the health of the ocean! Join us in celebrating these incredible creatures on Sunday, July 13. Meet the aquarists and scuba divers who care for our super sharks! Explore touch tables with our docents, learning about all of the cool adaptations sharks and rays have. Sink your teeth into making your own chomping shark craft. Take a pledge to secure a future for sharks, by choosing sustainable seafood, selecting shark-free cosmetics and personal care products, or opting for mineral-based sunscreen to support healthy reefs.

AZA accredited facilities like the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium provide the highest quality of care and wellbeing for sharks and rays, while working collectively to save and protect threatened species. As members of AZA’s Shark and Ray SAFE program, we’re committed to securing a future for sharks and people alike.

Event Schedule

10:30 a.m. – Divers in Open Ocean & Meet the Aquarist

1 p.m. – Storytime in Aquarium Classroom

  • Featured Story: Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale

2 p.m. – Divers in Open Ocean & Meet the Aquarist