After going virtual in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, SharkCon will return in all its toothy glory for 2021 — and Sharkophile will be there bringing you all the annual meeting of shark lovers has to offer.
Shark-Con 2021 will be held at the Florida Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida on August 7 and 8. Advanced tickets are $19.95 for a single day adult pass, $24.95 for a two-day adult pass, $4.95 for a one-day child pass (13 and under) or $7.50 for two days. Tickets purchased on the day of the event will be an additional $5.00.
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. Guests can also meet Richard Dreyfuss from the original summer blockbuster, Jaws. There are over 130 vendors of shark & ocean related merchandise & a dozen non-profits to engage guests & show them how they can get involved in saving the oceans.
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 Shark Week, National Geographic, 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.
For a full schedule of guest speakers and panels, click here.
The Sharkophile team will be covering the event with live broadcasts, video, and interviews on this site, and on social media throughout the weekend. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram for live updates and photos, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Sharkophile for the latest news and exclusive interviews with shark celebrities and experts.
While you are there, check out the Bea’s Bait Shack booth, featuring their full line of eco-friendly fishing gear and tackle designed to allow anglers to enjoy the marine environment with minimal impact on the ecosystems.
