3 Places You Can Go to See Sharks in India

Aquariums have always been a source of excitement and fun for people of all age groups. India houses several aquariums with freshwater and marine species across the length and breadth of the country. Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium Trivandrum, Taraporewala Aquarium Mumbai, Under The Sun Aquarium Udaipur, Marine Aquarium Digha, Varkala Aquarium Varkala, Marine Aquarium Chennai, Science City Aquarium Ahmedabad, and VGP Marine Kingdom Chennai are some well-known destinations for watching marine life.

Special Features and Facilities Aquariums are home to several breeds of marine and freshwater species of fish. Gone are the days of just passively watching fish move around in tanks lined along a circular or rectangular hall or corridor. Newer aquariums have several added attractions like shark feeding shows, shark tunnels, touch screen and kiosks for interactive sessions and many other special features.

Sharks Although we enjoy watching so many species of fish, sharks always hold special interest. Under The Sun Aquarium in Udaipur, Science City Aquarium in Ahmedabad, and VGP Marine Kingdom in Chennai and three good places to watch sharks.

1. Chennai VGP Marine Kingdom : This aquarium in Chennai has over 200 species of fauna in 5 habitats and a deep underwater tunnel. You can either walk through the tunnel on foot or use the walkalator for an enriching experience. You can experience the thrill of scuba diving in clear water alongside sharks and also watch sharks and other species being fed a great meal. VGP Marine Kingdom offers more exciting experiences with the Underwater Suite, candlelight dinners and surprise birthday parties. Currently this is one of the most sought after holiday destinations for both adults and children in and around Chennai.
2. Udaipur Under the Sun Aquarium : This aquarium in Udaipur is huge with a variety of species brought in from across the world. One of the most attractive features is the live virtual reality experiences offered to have a feel of sea life in an immersive 360-degree environment.
3. Ahmedabad Science City Aquarium : This aquarium in Ahmedabad houses aquatic species from all over the world, with a main tank containing sharks and a 28-meter unique walkway tunnel. One of the key attractions here are the five cute African penguins.