Shark Week
I am not sure when my son discovered Shark Week but as soon as he did our DVR was full of nothing else. The fascination with sharks has never ended as we have taken several trips to find fossilized shark teeth and watch dumb {and I mean REALLY dumb} shark movies… seriously, a shark vs a T-Rex. Actually, he loves anything related to marine life and one of his birthday trips we took him to the Monterrey Aquarium so he could enjoy a weekend of marine life education.
Shark Week from Wikipedia
The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a week-long series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
So, how can you make Shark Week more fun other than buying a case of Landshark beer and call it a party?
Shark Week in Las Vegas Tips
- Go to The Golden Nugget Las Vegas to go down their water slide… that goes through a shark tank. You can view the Golden Nugget Shark Aquarium from their restaurants 1) The Grotto Italian Restaurant offers a view of the Shark Aquarium pool and 2) The Chart House which offers an underwater view of the Shark Aquarium lines the bar wall, which is easily seen in the restaurant as well.
- Visit the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef to do an underwater proposal, swim with the sharks and more!
- The aquarium inside Bass Pro (part of the Silverton Casino) has three species of sharks and more to see (FOR FREE!)
Shark Week Party Ideas
- Watch FREE Shark Week videos before Shark Week starts
- Outfit the family with shark socks
- Sport your favorite shark t-shirt
- Order shark decorations
Transform paper plates into jaws, make JELL-O shots for the big shark fans and shark cupcakes for the little ones using the ideas we found for your Shark Week party.
