Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium’s 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit to observe one of the weekly shark feedings.  Participants will not be able to assist with the shark feeding, but will get an up-close look as all of the fish and sharks feast on favorite food. 

Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at Visitor Services area in the lobby. Closed toe shoes are required.

12:30pm

September 4, 9, 16, 20, 23, 25 & 27

October 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28

$12 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$10.80 for NC Aquarium Members

Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing.  Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing first hand from the Aquarium’s Soundside Pier.

Closed toe shoes are required. Ages: 5 and Up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

August 2, 6, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26 & 28 at 10:00; August 7, 9 & 22 at 2:00; August 5, 19, 20, 26, 27 & 29 at 3:00.

September 13 & 23 at 10:00; September 30 at 11:00; September 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 20, 24 & 28 at 2:00; September 2 at 3:00.

October 11 at 10:00; October 8 at 1:00; October 1, 3 & 7 at 2:00.

$11, Plus Regular Admission
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Members

Dive in our crystal clear 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit, home of the largest shark collection in NC. Divers will appreciate the unlimited visibility, number of fishes, and impressive encounters with sharks up to 10’ in length.

The program is a total of 2 hours and the Dive portion of this program is 30 to 40 minutes.

Open water Certification to 60 feet is Required.

Ages: 15 and up

$195 per Person
$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Private and group sessions can also be arranged.

** Tickets can be purchased online for additional guest.

Take a short visit behind the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic Exhibit.  Peek into the dive locker, learn about an out-of-site holding area, and get an overhead view of the largest exhibit in the Aquarium.

Ages: 6 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Staff will meet participants at the Visitor Service area in the lobby. Closed toe shoes are required. 

August 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 23, 26, 27 & 29 at 11:00;  August 16 & 19 at 2:00;  August 2, 6, 8, 12, 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28 at 3:00.

September 11, 18 & 30 at 10:00; September 12, 20, 26 & 28 at 11:00; September 30 at 2:00; September 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 at 3:00.

October 2, 8, 11, 15, 16, 23, 25, 26, 29 & 30 at 10:00; October 1, 3, 21, 22, 23 & 31 at 11:00; October 5 & 24 at 1:00; October 1, 4, 9, 14, 24 & 29 at 2:00; October 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 17, 18, 21, 22 & 30 at 3:00.

$8 per person, Plus Regular Aquarium Admission
$7.20 for NC Aquarium Members