The Return of SHARKTOBERFEST 2018
/Shark Stewards, Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary & Greater Farallones Association invite you to:
Sharktoberfest 2018
Saturday September 29th, 11am-4pm
Demystify the denizens of the deep and learn all about our fascinating cartilagionus neighbors who share our waters.
Schedule- Main Event Free!!
11am- All art & science activity stations open, food truck & refreshments available.
11am-1pm- Live Music: Ukulele Friends
11:30- Special Programs (see below)
1pm- Ocean Life Costume Parade & Contest
2pm-4pm- Live Music
2pm- Special Programs (see below)
4pm- Event closes
Special Programs ($10/person):
"Build a Shark" (11:30am or 2:00pm)
Participants "design-build" a life-size white shark model piece by piece, discovering how each organ and sense of this awesome creature functions. By handling teeth and skin artifacts, and viewing a short documentary on our Farallones sharks, they'll learn how their 400-million-year-old design still works to make them formidable top predators.
"Shark Survivor" Talk (11:30am or 2:00pm)
The World of Sharks - presentation by shark expert.
Space is limited for the special programs, registration required! Contact Sara Heintzelman, sara.heintzelman@noaa.gov to reserve a spot.
Location
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
991 Marine Drive
The Presidio, San Francisco