SharkCon 2026
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 07/19/2026
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SharkCon is a full-fledged “Con” in every way. There numerous FREE engaging activities for you and the kids to sink your teeth into, but that’s just where the fun-frenzy begins. There are speakers from National Geographic's SHARKFEST, Shark Week and Animal Planet. There are over one hundred vendors of shark and ocean related merchandise, including, but not limited to jewelry, art, clothing, & collectibles. Learn how you can enjoy the ocean even more with indoors scuba diving with professionals as well as other water sports.
SharkCon has invited groups in the local community, such as Tampa Bay Watch & Florida Fish and Wildlife, as well as global organizations, such as National Geographic. There are numerous free engaging activities for families to sink their teeth into. This year features speakers from this year’s National Geographic’s SHARKFEST as well as scientist and personalities from Aquariums, Field Research, Shark Week, & Animal Planet. There are over 150 vendors of shark & ocean related merchandise & a dozen non-profits to engage guests & show them how they can get involved in saving the oceans. Guests also have the opportunity to have some physical fun by trying indoor scuba diving with trained professionals sponsored by Off The Wall Adventures and Outfitters.
Event Highlights
Speakers from the Shark World (scientist, personalities, conservationist, award winning photographers and celebrities!
We will have celebrities from several shark movie franchises.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Exhibit
Sea Life Orlando
Megalodon Jaws
45 foot Inflatable Megalodon
Mote Exhibit
27ft. Shark Slide
Shark Tooth Sand Dig
Paddle Board / Kay
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