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LOOK: Swim with sharks at Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium

The visitors can swim with sharks at Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium.

The Middle East’s largest aquarium is home to over 46,000 creatures and 300 different species spread across 10 zones.

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One can enjoy a breath-taking diving experience at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana as the Middle East’s largest aquarium is offering enthusiasts an opportunity to get up-close and personal with gentle sharks and rays inside its main tank.

National Aquarium general manager Paul Hamilton said, ” We are absolutely delighted to offer our visitors such an extraordinary dive experience with our vibrant selection of sharks and rays.”

This experience with the region’s largest collection of sharks and rays in a single tank can be enjoyed by certified and non-certified divers, and anyone eager for an adventure and visitors without prior diving experience or certification can delve into the depths of the main tank, which includes the infamous hammerhead sharks, zebra sharks, eagle rays and a variety of other shark and ray species.

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Certified scuba divers will get to swim with 2.5m-long sand tiger sharks and lemon sharks, as well as one of the world’s only school of hammerhead sharks and the enriching experience includes educational sessions on the various species encountered.

The National Aquarium is home to over 46,000 creatures and 300 different species spread across 10 zones and these animals are cared for by a team of 80 sea-life experts and specialists.

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