Sharks and Rays are Awesome!
From the tiny dwarf lantern shark to the enormous whale shark, the over 400 species of sharks come in all shapes and sizes. They have varied diets, habitats, reproduction strategies and migration patterns. Sharks are vital to the health of our oceans, but most species are in decline worldwide.
Working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the NC Aquariums support programs that protect sharks locally and globally. AZA SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction): Shark & Ray unites organizations that educate the public, study behaviors, protect breeding grounds and work to reduce threats in the ocean.
Help us help sharks! When you make a donation to the nonprofit NC Aquarium Society, your contribution supports the mission of the NC Aquariums, including the work we do in North Carolina and the work that AZA does across the globe.
