Arabian Carpet Sharks Arabian Carpet Shark (Chiloscyllium arabicum) Here at Blue Planet Aquarium, we have a large variety of sharks, from our giant Sand Tiger sharks to our smaller Arabian Carpet sharks. As smaller sharks, they frequently escape attention. Often found hiding in crevices along the reef, but do not be fooled by their elusive … Continued
From great whites to whale sharks, there’s no denying that some sharks are true behemoths of the sea. But how do sharks measure up against us humans? And are they really as imposingly large as you might think?
Want to learn more about sharks? We’re chatting to dive officer, Joe Cross, about life swimming with these amazing creatures.
We’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know about sharks, so you can get to grips with just how wonderful and valuable they really are.
Did you know sharks come in lots of different shapes and sizes? In fact, there are over 500 species of sharks across the world. With the smallest sharks reaching a tiny 20cm in length, to the biggest spanning 60 feet long, these jawsome creatures look quite different depending on what ocean they like to swim in.Want … Continued
Here at Blue Planet, we love our sharks. From the Sand Tiger to the Blacktip Reef Shark, we’ve all got our favourites, but do you love them just as much as us? For the chance to WIN A FREE FAMILY TICKET for 5, all you need to do is… Film a short video telling us … Continued
Everyone knows that sharks live in the water, but what else do you really know about sharks and their habitats? In fact, did you know that sharks can be found in all five of the Earth’s oceans, as well as freshwater lakes and some rivers? If you find that shocking, then you’re in for a … Continued
Looking for an egg-cellent Easter event and something egg-citing to do during the school holidays? You can step into an action-packed fortnight of Easter celebration at Blue Planet Aquarium: Introducing… The Legend of the Mermaid’s Purse! – but wait… What’s a mermaid’s purse? If you’re a regular rockpool adventurer then you’ve probably come across a … Continued
Have you ever created a ‘bucket list’? What do you think of when you hear the term? No doubt the usual suspects spring to mind; travelling to the most Instagram-worthy destinations, dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and landing your dream job – but is it time you hit the reset button? True, these are all … Continued
Its Shark Week and we’re celebrating by telling you all about our sharks. First up We have Wilma She’s the grandma of the Aquarium and lets all the others know by keeping them in check. Sand Tigers are unique in the shark world because they are the only species of shark to gulp air to … Continued
