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Red List Status:
Near Threatened
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Diet
Grey reef sharks are fast-swimming, agile predators that feed primarily on free-swimming bony fishes and cephalopods
Fun fact
The grey reef shark has a streamlined, body with a long, blunt snout and large, round eyes. The upper and lower jaws each have 13 or 14 teeth.
Habitat
The grey reef shark is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Generally a coastal, shallow-water species, they are found in depths less than 60 m.
Grey reef sharks can have an aggressive demeanor enabling them to dominate many other shark species. During the day, these sharks often form groups of five to 20 individuals near coral reef drop-offs, splitting up in the evening as the sharks begin to hunt.
Animal zone
Endless Oceans
2.5 million litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt make this display home to some of the most incredible animals in the sea.
The Deep is open daily from 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
Car parking is available at a cost of £3 for six hours. It can become full during school holidays – alternative car parks can be found here.
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SAT NAV (HU9 1TU) this will take you to Tower Street, Hull, the nearest main road to The Deep.
| Type of ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 13.50 | 15.00 |
| Child (3 - 15) | 10.57 | 11.75 |
| Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE | FREE |
| Student*/Senior (60+) | 12.60 | 14.00 |
* Students must provide a valid NUS card or proof of age is required for school/sixth form students
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Public transport information
The Deep takes the safety and security of its staff and visitors seriously and continues to work with Counter Terrorism Police Officers to review security regimes on a regular basis.
The Deep reserves the right to carry out random bag searches at reception. To minimise delays, please avoid bringing large bags and rucksacks into the attraction.
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