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Celebrate the Annual Return of White Sharks and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary at:

Sharktoberfest Movie Night

2022 Sharktoberfest poster

Free Event

When: September 24, 2022 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Where: Greater Farallones Visitor Center Outdoor Campus, 991 Marine Drive, SF Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129

Learn about the latest shark research and visit outdoor booths of shark experts, artists, and conservationists. Enjoy beverages, popcorn, a food truck and live music. Bring a low-back chair for the outdoor screening of shark films that will start promptly at 7:30 pm. Don't forget layered clothing, weather can be variable in the evening.

Free Event: Register to get a free shark poster at the event: https://farallones.org/events

Event Schedule:

5:30 pm: All art and science shark stations are open, food truck and refreshments available

5:30 - 7:15 pm: Live Music - Ukulele Friends

7:30 pm: Featured Shark Films:

  • Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Shark Research (1:26 mins.)
  • Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Remoras & Manta Rays (1:27 mins.)
  • Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Basking Shark (1:41 mins.)
  • New International Ocean Film Festival Trailer (2:00 mins.)
  • Great White Lego Movie (3:00 mins.)
  • Blue Serengeti (42 mins.)

Have questions? Contact Carol: Carol.A.Preston@noaa.gov

illustration of a white shark with its head pointing to the right

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