Meet the Sharks of Georgia Aquarium

To celebrate Shark Week, we're introducing you to the many sharks who call Georgia Aquarium home. From hammerheads to whale sharks, Georgia Aquarium is home to multiple unique species of sharks. This Shark Week, you can see Georgia Aquarium on SHARK RUMBLE, streaming now on discovery+.

July 12, 2021

By: Discovery and Georgia Aquarium

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The sand tiger shark is the only shark species that swim to the surface and swallows air in order to regulate its buoyancy.

Check out that sandbar shark side-eye. Look out for these and many other incredible shark species during Shark Week July 11-17 on Discovery+!

Sand tiger sharks display a mouthful of sharp teeth that protrude in all directions, even when its mouth is closed.

Despite their menacing appearance, sand tiger sharks are a docile and non-aggressive shark species.

False pilchards form tight clusters, often in a ball shape, to avoid predators – which this sand tiger shark has just disturbed.

This great hammerhead shark is the largest shark species in Georgia Aquarium’s new Sharks! Predators of the Deep gallery.

Are you excited for Shark Week? Tune in to learn more about all your favorite shark species.

The sandbar shark exhibits countershading, which is a form of camouflage coloration. The sandbar shark is gray-brown to bronze on the back and flanks, and white underneath.

Did you know whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea?!

Yes - this is a species of shark! The spotted wobbegong shark is nocturnal and possess a spiracle which allows it to breathe while remaining motionless on the ocean floor.

Each whale shark has its own individual spot pattern; like human fingerprints, no two are exactly alike.

All the sharks at Georgia Aquarium are especially excited for Shark Week! You can see some of these species featured on Shark Week streaming on Discovery+.

Get up-close and personal with the zebra sharks at Georgia Aquarium in their Shark and Ray Immersion Program!