New sharks have arrived at the Newport Aquarium. Two sandbar sharks are the newest residents of the Northern Kentucky aquarium. Currently measuring around 3 1/2 feet, these sharks will ultimately grow up to 8 feet long and 200 pounds each. Sandbar sharks have not been featured at the aquarium in almost eight years.With a lively spirit and quick pace, the new animals are sure to become a favorite of visitors.“It’s exciting to present these new sharks to our guests,” said Kelly Sowers, the aquarium’s general curator. “They’re fascinating to watch up close and give us the opportunity to teach people about the value of sharks. Protecting a vulnerable species like this is so important.”Both sharks were born under professional care at Newport Aquarium’s sister aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, in Oct. 2018. The signature tall dorsal fins on their backs can also be seen cutting through the water’s surface while guests cross over them on Shark Bridge, a 75-foot-long suspension bridge positioned just inches above the water’s surface.
NEWPORT, Ky. —
New sharks have arrived at the Newport Aquarium.
Two sandbar sharks are the newest residents of the Northern Kentucky aquarium.
Currently measuring around 3 1/2 feet, these sharks will ultimately grow up to 8 feet long and 200 pounds each. Sandbar sharks have not been featured at the aquarium in almost eight years.
With a lively spirit and quick pace, the new animals are sure to become a favorite of visitors.
“It’s exciting to present these new sharks to our guests,” said Kelly Sowers, the aquarium’s general curator. “They’re fascinating to watch up close and give us the opportunity to teach people about the value of sharks. Protecting a vulnerable species like this is so important.”
Both sharks were born under professional care at Newport Aquarium’s sister aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, in Oct. 2018.
The signature tall dorsal fins on their backs can also be seen cutting through the water’s surface while guests cross over them on Shark Bridge, a 75-foot-long suspension bridge positioned just inches above the water’s surface.
