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Sharks After Dark
July 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
One event on July 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm
One event on August 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm
SHARKS AFTER DARK
Join us this summer for special admission hours
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.
Our sharks and rays are more active at night, making this a great opportunity to see them in action! At the end of the night, guests will be able to watch an exciting shark feeding session!
Beer, wine, and Mission cocktails will be available for purchase, along with fare from Taste Collective and live music!
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $16.00
Senior/Military (55+ y.o., Veteran, Active Military): $14.00
Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12.00
Infant/Toddler (0 – 18 months): Free!
Complimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.
ABOUT: The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, a historic tall ship, and an oceanographic research vessel.