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Two female tiger sharks now rule the waters of Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.  The only tiger sharks available for viewing in the U.S., these exciting new additions can be identified by their distinct tiger-striped markings in the 1.6-million-gallon aquarium.

“We are delighted to unveil these powerful predators to our guests of Shark Reef Aquarium,” said Adrienne Rowland, the facility”s director.  “The tiger sharks demonstrate Shark Reef”s goal to raise awareness and appreciation of our world”s fascinating marine life.”

Attributing to the tiger sharks” impressive reputation are their sharp, serrated teeth, powerful jaw and insatiable, non-discriminating appetite.  These sharks have been known to consume unusual items such as license plates, tires, baseballs and other debris – earning them the moniker “garbage cans of the sea.”

Currently, Shark Reef”s two tiger sharks are more than six feet in length, and the species can reach up to 14 feet in length.  The scavengers lurk in shallow, coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions such as Hawaii and Australia. 

The tiger sharks join an impressive group of animals at Shark Reef Aquarium, a 90,560-square-foot, predator-based aquarium – the only one of its kind in North America.

Since its debut in 2000, Shark Reef Aquarium has become a must-see Las Vegas attraction and educational facility, where adults and children alike can enjoy and learn about more than 2,000 divinely dangerous animals including a rare Komodo dragon, a giant Pacific octopus, sharks, crocodiles and piranhas.

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.  Ticket prices are $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children; children four and under are free.  Discounts are available for Nevada residents with valid ID.

Shark Reef Aquarium

Mandalay Bay

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Shark Reef Aquarium inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino will eerily transform into a Haunted Reef Friday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Costumed children 12 and under will receive complimentary access and sugary sweets. Children in Costume and Blood Donors Receive Free Admission.

Fearsome predators, including tiger sharks and a rare Komodo dragon with dagger-like teeth, deadly saliva and piercing razor-sharp claws, will lurk in exhibits, terrorizing spectators.  Rattling chains, creaking doors and haunting music will replace the normally soothing sounds of the ocean and the jungle.  As visitors walk through Haunted Reef’s dark and spooky tunnels, they will pass ghostly decorations and jack-o-lanterns lining the walls.

Guests 17 years of age and older donating or pledging to give blood at the United Blood Services booth also will receive complimentary entry into Shark Reef Aquarium. The booth, set up just for Haunted Reef, will be open Friday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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