Shark Week Resurfaces July 25 – 30, 2022

Shark Week, sponsored by Fins Car Wash, is resurfacing at the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) from July 25 – 30, 2022. Crafts, games and activities will take place daily from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. during the celebration. Shark Week activities are free with GSC general admission or membership.

“Humans are innately fascinated by sharks, and they occupy many facets of our lives – from popular songs to new scientific discoveries,” said Alison Manka, School and Aquarium Programs Manager. “Shark Week is a way to get to know the facts about sharks and dispel many of the fears we have about them while having a bit of fun at the same time. This event is also a way to celebrate the importance and diversity of life in our amazing oceans. By dispelling myths and making sharks a bit more lovable, we hope to encourage everyone to contribute to shark conservation.” 

Each day of Shark Week will feature a different theme and craft. This year’s daily themes will be:

• Munch, Munch Monday: Sharks are jaw-some predators, but most are also picky eaters. Find out what items are and are not on their menu. 
• Toothful Tuesday: Shark myths and “tooths”. Test your shark smarts with a round of “Myth or Tooth” trivia.
• Wonders Wednesday: Shark Week continues with Wonders Wednesday, where we’ll explore sharks’ amazing superpowers! 
• Thoughtful Thursday: Take a moment to consider shark conservation on this Thoughtful Thursday. Discover why we need sharks and what we can do to help them.
• Freaky Friday: Today is Freaky Friday! Learn about some of the strangest sharks in the sea and make your own unusual shark mask to keep!
• Supreme Saturday: Find out which shark is the biggest, which is the fastest, which is the oldest, and much more!

On Thursday, July 28, GSC guests are invited to bring plastic film to recycle in support of the Trex® Recycling Film Challenge. The GSC is participating in the challenge to reduce the amount of plastic film that ends up in landfills. Examples of plastic film that will be accepted on this day are: grocery bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves, plastic shipping envelopes, and produce bags. Help us take a bite out of plastic!