If just the sight of a dorsal fin protruding from the water gives you goose bumps, you should try jumping into a tank full of razor sharp teeth, enormous rays and colourful fish. Shark Bay at Sea World on the Gold Coast is the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks and houses some of the most awe-inspiring of the species.

Dive or snorkel at Reef Lagoon to come eye-to-eye with sharks such as the whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, leopard and shovelnose sharks. You will also meet with a maori wrasse, red emperor and many colourful reef fish. To learn more about the inhabitants just follow the innovative underwater education signage trail.

For the ultimate Shark Encounter with some potentially dangerous species such as tiger sharks, dusky whalers and bull whalers, enter an acrylic cage for an exhilarating shark feeding session to witness the power of shark jaws and teeth from a much closer perspective.

But of course - the closer you get, the more you learn.

Getting there:

Sea World is located at Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast, easily accessed by road, rail and air.

Further information:

Wet suit and diving and snorkel equipment are supplied. Programs generally allow 20-30mins in the water. Bookings are essential as numbers on each dive are limited. Age limits apply.

Shark Encounter - 14yrs and over

Tropical Reef Snorkel - 10yrs and over

Ph 133386

Cheap tickets for general entry for RACQ members