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The World’s First Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium has an adventure waiting for you at the very end of your visit.

Guests have the option to walk across the world’s first and only Shark Bridge.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

4 miles of rope form the only rope suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk above nearly two dozen sharks.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

There is another net underneath the shark bridge to help protect the animals from any accidental items that could potentially fall in from guests above.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

The Shark Bridge attraction is included in the price of admission. This adventure is something that the whole family can enjoy but walking across the bridge is optional for all guests.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

My younger son was a little hesitant to walk across Shark Bridge in the beginning. (No more shark week for him!)

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

After he witnessed my older son and I walk safely across he had the confidence to walk back and forth over it many times.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

This V-shaped suspension bridge is 75 ft long and gives a slight movement as you walk which adds to the excitement. The bridge is very easy to walk across and gives you a unique perspective of the 385-gallon tank below.

An exciting addition to the tank is the largest group of scalloped hammerhead sharks. These sharks are smaller in size right now but can grow up to 14 ft long. (They move fast so have your camera ready)

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium has more scalloped hammerhead sharks on display than any location in North America and it’s estimated that less than 20 institutions have them in the whole world.

My boys always enjoy watching all of the activity that unfolds while they are in the tunnel.

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

This is definitely a unique adventure to add to your bucket list.

You can find out more about Newport Aquarium on its website. 

Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium is located at One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071

Disclosure: I was invited to preview the Shark Bridge at a media event. All opinions are my own. 

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World’s first and only Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium

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