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National Geographic’s SharkCon 2026 is back at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall and it’s bigger and better than ever! This will be happening in Tampa, Florida, on July 18 and 19, 2026.
Dive deep into the world’s oceans without ever leaving dry land at SharkCon. We are all connected to the ocean and there are so many secrets to learn about its inhabitants.
SharkCon has the stars of the shark world – scientists, conservationists, personalities, award winning photographers and celebrities. Novices will enjoy the activities at this event and so will the most intense shark addict.
This year you’ll hear speakers on National Geographic’s SHARKFEST plus scientists and personalities from Field Research, Aquariums, Animal Planet and Shark Week. SharkCon will have over 150 vendors of shark and ocean related merchandise plus non-profits to engage attendees and discuss how they can get involved.
2026 Vendors
- Alkemie & Artistry
- AMidSomersNap
- Ancient Artworks
- Angshell of the Sea
- Animal Luvrs Dream Rescue
- Anne’s Feather Ar
- ArtSea Animal
- Arty Girl Designs
- Bandanas By Buddy
- Barbara’s Kitchen Jams and Salsas
- Beach Cut
- Beachy Bubbles Bath Co.
- Bientro
- Big Blue by Roland St John
- Black Alckemy
- Blue Descent Diving
- Blue Therapy
- Born of Water
- Brand Graving
- Bryan Collins Art
- Cappy Trails LLC
- Casey’s Collections Shop
- Catolena Trading Post
- Center for Great Apes
- Charmed by the Sea
- Clean This Beach Up
- Coral Anchor
- Create Fantasy Crafts
- Cryptic Crafts
- Crystals on the Beach
- CV Ceramics
- Dang Cute Fish
- Dive Buddy Originals
- DOA Co.
- Douglas Chandler Gallery
- East Coast Softub
- Effie Draws Things
- Evolving Art
- Exotic Florida Fossils and Artifacts
- Fairytale Spoods
- Fantasy Asylum
- Fin Pin Shop
- Finn + Friends
- Fins Attached
- Five Boos
- Fossil Babe
- Fossil Hog
- Fossils Driven
- Fossils Online
- Friends of Tampa Bay
- Fuzzy Sharks
- GatorLand
- Gulf Coast Granola
- Gypsy Horror Emporium
- H2O Adventures and More
- Heart in the Wild
- Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management
- Indian Rocks Beach Trash Tribe
- JMC Creative Creations
- Kara’s Greek
- Keith Hicks – Artist
- Kerry O’Malley Cerra – Author
- Kip Koelsch – Author
- Lair of the Dragon Apothecary
- Lakeshore Crafts and More
- Lauren Carlson Designs
- LeafFilter Gutter Protection
- LindSea & Co
- Lionfish Jewelry and Accessories
- Liquid Therapy Clothing
- Little Bun Creations
- Lost Alien Collectibles
- Manatee Viewing Center
- Mano Luna
- Marvelous Mouse Travels
- Marine Exploration Center
- Meg Goddess Designs
- Megalodon Hunters
- Megateeth
- Melody Craven, LMT
- Morgan Exteriors
- Nautilus Soap Company
- Nicole Titko
- NOR Mermaid Paintings
- North Florida Fossils + Fossil Fever
- Oaks Nest Sanctuary For Wildlife
- Pascal Painter of Blur
- Reel Time Gear
- Roatan Charter Dive Travel Pavillion
- Sea B’s Creations
- Shark Out by Clark
- Suntan Hunter
- The Pineapple Hale
- Turtle Towels
- Vile Vinyl
- Whims of Tide
Exhibits & Activities
- Information Booth – General event information and assistance.
- National Geographic / FIU Exhibit – Educational displays from National Geographic and Florida International University.
- Minorities in Shark Science Exhibit – Outreach focused on diversity in shark science.
- Megalodon Exhibit – Courtesy of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, featuring Megalodon-themed displays.
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium exhibit
- SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium exhibit
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium exhibit
- Megalodon Jaws display
- 45-foot inflatable Megalodon
- 27-foot Shark Slide
- Shark Tooth Sand Dig
- Paddle Board / Kayak Clinic
- Touch Tanks provided by Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Mote Marine Laboratory
- Scuba Pool Experience hosted by Off The Wall Adventures and Outfitters, where attendees can try scuba diving in a supervised shallow pool
- Marine Rescue Exhibit, demonstrating marine mammal rescue techniques
- Conservation Organization Activities, with numerous nonprofit partners offering educational exhibits and interactive activities
- Free Treasure Map Hunt with prizes for children
If it’s about sharks, you’ll find it at SharkCon!
You’ll have great time at SharkCon but it is more than just a great time. One of its goals is to raise awareness about shark conservation and ocean conservation plus sustainability. SharkCon raises money for ocean and shark conservation efforts and to ensure the health of our oceans for decades to come.
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Are you looking for a way to save money on SharkCon? Of course, you are. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $9 (40% discount) on One Single Day Adult Day Adult (Age 13 & Up) Admission
- $14 (50% discount) on One Weekend Adult (Age 13 & Up) Admission
- $2 (40% discount) on One Single Day Child (Age 12 & Under) Admission
- $4 (50% discount) on One Weekend Child (Age 12 & Under) Admission
- $29 (50% discount) on Family Four Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children) Single Day Admission
