Gulf State Park

Shark Week - Shark & Ray Diversity

Event Dates:
July 10, 2023, 10:00 am
July 10, 2023, 2:00 pm
GSP Shark Week by Patricia Moses - MSU Ray Dissection

Gulf State Park is excited to partner with regional organizations for Shark Week. Each day, Marine Resources Division of AL DCNR will have a touch tank filled with various ray species native to the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, researchers from the Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology will be visiting hosting a variety of  AMAZING programs.

 

Shark & Ray Diversity: During each of these sessions, you will view shark and ray species profiles along with real, preserved specimens and jaws to learn tips and tricks for differentiating the dozens of shark and ray species that inhabit the Gulf of Mexico. After that, don’t miss a chance to check out our specimen and jaw collections hands-on and take photos with your favorites!

 

Sessions begin at 10 AM, and repeat at 11AM, Noon, & 1 PM

 

The admission fee for Shark Week is $3 per person. This purchase will also allow patrons to sightsee along the Pier.

There is a parking fee at any of our beach access. 

$3.00 - 2 hours for personal vehicle

$5.00 - 4 hours for personal vehicle

$10.00 - All day for personal vehicle