Sharks

A group of visitors excitedly point to a scientifically accurate model of megalodon–the biggest predatory fish of all time. The gaping jaws of a scientifically accurate model of megalodon—the biggest predatory fish of all time—greets visitors as the start of the exhibition.
D. Finnin/© AMNH
Now open in New York, Sharks begins touring in Fall 2023.

See Sharks at the American Museum of Natural History through August 14, 2022.

Sharks examines the amazing breadth of shark diversity, the challenges and benefits of humans and sharks coexisting, and the role sharks play in ocean ecosystems.

This exhibition goes beyond the stereotype of the terrifying hunter, bringing visitors a new perspective on these animals through an incredible exploration of adaptations, habitats, and the human-shark relationship.

Highlights

This immersive, family-friendly exhibition includes dozens of life-size models showcasing the diverse range of shark species and touch-free interactives that challenge visitors to hunt like a hammerhead.

'Sharks' appears on white text on a dark screen, next to four screens with sharks swimming.
Sharks offers visitors a unique look at prehistoric and modern species, their habitats and hunting styles, and the conservation threats these spectacular animals face today.
D. Finnin/© AMNH
A visitor takes a photo of a group of visitors posing inside a life-sized replica of megalodon jaws.
Visitors can step into a life-sized replica of the jaws of the prehistoric mega-predator megalodon, known as “Tyrannosaurus rex of the seas.”
D. Finnin/© AMNH
A boy stands in front of a screen with his hands out, piloting a hammerhead shark on the screen.
Visitors can “hunt like a hammerhead” in a touch-free interactive exhibit that invites visitors to direct a shark to detect prey.
D. Finnin/© AMNH
An adult and child view a 33-foot model of a whale shark.
The biggest fish in the world is a whale shark (Rhincodon typus), shown in the exhibition as a 33-foot model.
D. Finnin/ © AMNH

Key questions

  • What's the history of sharks in the world?
  • How many species of sharks are there?
  • How do different species of sharks vary from one another?
  • What is the human impact on sharks?

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Sharks is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org). The Museum gratefully acknowledges Discovery Inc. for its generous support of Sharks. A selection of footage in Sharks has been provided by Discovery's Shark Week.