A mix of interactive talks, fun family activities and a big, blue, cuddly shark will tell you all you need to know about sharks at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium this May.

From 19th – 31st May, guests can come face to fin with more than 15 amazing sharks in the attraction's awesome Shark Reef Encounter display, learn all about their threatened world plus how everyone can do a little bit to help make a big difference. The SEA LIFE experts will give bite-sized shark talks every day, kids will love meeting Shakey the Shark on his daily personal appearances and there will also be special themed family activities.

At the same time the attraction is launching their new Shark Watch initiative, which invites visitors to observe the aquarium's black tipped reef sharks and note down any mating behaviour, enabling guests to become part of SEA LIFE's exciting breeding programme for these fascinating creatures.

There's also an entire marine world to explore including piranha, rare giant Green Sea turtles, tropical fish, rays, crabs and jellyfish – and for the intrepid, a special Snorkelling with Sharks VIP experience.

Shark Weeks will also be running at other SEA LIFE Centres around the country.

GETTING THERE

• Discounts and priority entry available with online booking - visit www.visitsealife.com/london
• Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm
• Prices start from £18.36 per adult and £13.52 per child; Snorkelling with Sharks is an additional, VIP experience.

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For further information please contact Amy Williams at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or amy@freerange.eu

Notes to Editors:

Top booking tip: Choose a SEA LIFE London Aquarium VIP Family Ticket (two adults, two children) and make a saving of over £30! This great value ticket is only £87.50 online and includes:

• Admission to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
• Beat the queues with Priority Entry
• Flexible entry so you can visit at any time during your selected day
• Official SEA LIFE Guidebook
• Souvenir photobook worth £25.00

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 + employees. 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.