The beautiful and majestic creatures of the deep blue are being brought to Dandenong, Australia.

Australia Shark and Ray Centre is not your average aquarium. It focuses mostly on the smoother, bottom-dwelling salt water fishes - sharks and rays. They are a place of fun for the whole family, allowing you to feed, touch, and even wade with these alluring animals. Australian Shark and Ray Centre houses over 25 species in each of its three locations. Below are photos of a few species they have available for public interaction.

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Tawny Nurse Sharks

Nebrius Ferrugineus; Vishal Bhave; October 19, 2009.

Leopard Sharks

Leopard Shark Swim-By; Eric Heupel; July 27, 2012.

Shovelnose Rays

Giant Shovelnose Ray; Kieran Palmer; October 27, 2012.

Eagle Rays

Southern Eagle Ray - An Eagle Ray mear the boat ramp at Wagonga Inlet, Narooma; Leo; April 2, 2012.

Port Jackson Sharks

Freshwater; Dave Bluck; July 19, 2008.

Stingarees

Greenback Stingaree - Mornington Pier; Anthony Pearson; November 23, 2012.

Bamboo Sharks

Bamboo Shark; Steve Childs; June 18, 2008.

And the stars of the show - amounting to 2mx3m, 300kg - Giant Stingrays

River Monsters - Jeremy with big Stingray catch. Parana River bank, Argentina; Lwp Kommunikacio; November 3, 2010.

Big Smooth Ray - Dasyatis Brevicaudata, Flinders Pier; Saspotato; February 18, 2012.

All of those and many more are wading for your visit to the Australian Shark and Ray Centre in Dandenong, Australia. Go ahead, get excited...just try not to go too overboard.

Head First Into Learning: Georgia Aquarium - Cold Water Quest; Wendell Reed; February 11, 2007.

For ticket prices, event package options, and other general information, visit the Australian Shark and Ray Centre website: www.ozsharkandray.com.au

*Also located in Melbourne and Port Stephens*


Melbourne, Australia

Robot Mountains - Check it out big; Jes; October 24, 2007.

Port Stephens, Australia

Shoal Bay; karanj; Spril 12, 2009.