Port Jackson Shark - Shark Dive Xtreme - Did You Know?

Port Jackson Shark!

• Port Jackson's are local to the southern coast of Australia.
• Their teeth are flat and great for crushing, which is perfect for the food they eat, such as molluscs. 
• They are only around half a metre in length and pose no threat to humans.
• They are believed to be at the peak of their evolution, remaining unchanged for 100 million years!
• The female Port Jackson Shark lays eggs, roughly the size of a toilet role. 
• The egg takes 11-12 months before hatching.

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Shot of The Day!

Shark Dive Xtreme does it again!

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Cuttlefish - Did You Know?

The Cuttlefish has one of the largest brain-to-body size ratio of all invertebrates! 

• Cuttle refers to their internal shell, or 'Cuttlebone'.
• They are related to Octopi & Squid (Cephalopods). 
• Despite being colour blind, they can change the colour, pattern and texture of their skin to match their background, even complete darkness!
• Reflecting plates on their skin reflect certain wavelengths of light, creating the 'shimmering' effect  across their body!

Want to learn more? Come down to MAnly SEA LIFE Sanctuary today and ask one of our marine biologists.

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Shot of The Day!

Turtle, Shark, Stingray! All at once! Awesome!

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Sea Biscuit - 'Breed, Rescue, Protect'

Sea Biscuit - Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary

Sea Biscuit is a juvenile Green Turtle around 4 years old. Weighing just 80 grams, she washed ashore on a local beach following stormy weather in April 2009 with a severely injured left front flipper. She was brought into Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary where our professionals rehabilitated her, unfortunately she lost the flipper due to extensive damage. With the help of Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, Sea Biscuit recovered and has learnt to swim and dive with only 3 flippers! Now she is contending for the cutest animal in the tank!

The staff here at Manly SEA Life Sanctuary have done an amazing job, not just with Sea Biscuit, but with all of the animals here under our 'Breed, Rescue, Protect' programme.

Pop on down today and say hello to Sea Biscuit and the rest of the gang!

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In the water with feeding Grey Nurse Sharks, 3m Rays and Turtles?!

As well as our great Shark Dive Xtreme experiences, the braver souls amongst you can also opt to come in when we are feeding!

These huge animals get VERY close and personal when there is food to be had, and you can be in the water at Manly Sealife Sanctuary with them! 

Under the expert guidance of our Aquarists (feeders) and Dive Instructors, you will have the most amazing experience of your life. Each dive is different, and every animal has their own great personalities - but don't worry, they are very friendly - they are just a little hungry!

Check out the Video below....

Your Shark Dive Xtreme experience begins when you are introduced to and learn about the animals from the safety of the viewing tunnel. For introductory divers, there is then an introduction to SCUBA diving commences with a briefing on SCUBA equipment, required skills and safety aspects from one of our expert instructors. Before entering the Oceanarium, you will learn how to breathe underwater with personalized tuition from our instructors.

Once you are comfortable with the SCUBA equipment and breathing underwater its then time to watch the feed!

Feed Me!

The dive begins with a feeding frenzy of fish, stingrays, turtles and small sharks. Divers will stand amongst the animals watching while our staff hand-fed the crowds of animals. Following this divers will move to a different section of the tank ready to watch huge Grey Nurse Sharks being fed.

Shark Feed Xtreme is ONLY available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, and is limited to 2 customers per dive. The experience takes around 2.5 hours, including a 40 minute dive in Shark Harbour.

Shark Dive Xtreme and Shark Feed Xtreme are available to all people 14 years and older. Medical conditions do apply and bookings are essential. Check the rules HERE

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Manly Sealife Sanctuary Jellyfish Display...!

As well as our amazing Grey Nurse Sharks, Rays and Turtles, Manly Sealife Sanctuary, we now have a great Jellyfish display!

For more information please visit:

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