 July 28–29: The Tooth About Sharks
 Did you know that sharks have been swimming in the Earth's oceans for 400 million years, long before dinosaurs roamed the land? Learn about these prehistoric predators from the experts during Shark Weekend at the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, on July 28 and 29, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Get up close and personal with several shark species and participate in fun shark-themed activities. Free with admission!
| Your Chance to Reel in the Big One  Embark from Ocean City, MD, on August 11 or 12 for the National Aquarium's annual shark tagging trip—named Baltimore Magazine's Best Adventure! You may catch any number of shark species, from hammerheads to sandbars. It's all the thrill of deep-sea sport fishing, with the good conscience of contributing to valuable science that will help conserve sharks. Boat capacity is limited, so reserve soon. Learn More and Watch Video
|  Shark Tours Get You (Safely) Closer
 One weekend all about sharks make you hungry for more? The National Aquarium, Baltimore, offers two totally jaw-widening shark adventures year round. Sleepover With the Sharks is a night that's every shark lover's dream. Or if you'd rather get up close while the lights are on, try the Sharks! Behind the Scenes Tour. Feeling brave? Dare to traverse the shark catwalk, where the sharks swim in open water just inches below your feet! Ages 8 and up. Learn More
| Sharks in the News: Great White Sightings  Recently, great white sharks have been sighted off the coast of Cape Cod, MA, which can cause some panic among beach-goers. But did you know that shark attacks are actually very rare? Meanwhile, humans are killing 73 million sharks a year, hunting them to near-extinction. Watch National Aquarium shark expert Andy Dehart talk to CNN about how to stay safe at the beach and why sharks need our protection. Watch Video
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| | Baltimore Venue Washington, DC, Venue |  | | Thoughtful Choices
| Our Choice:
National Aquarium staff and volunteers are sending their old sneakers to Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program, rather than to a landfill. Nike grinds up old shoes and turns them into athletic surfaces like running tracks, weight room floors, tennis courts, and more.
Your Choice:
Check out nikereuseashoe.com to find a shoe drop-off location near you, or to hold your own shoe drive. Then marvel as your old worn-out kicks get new life as places to play! | |
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