Distinguished Lecture
Shark Week Showdown
Dive Into Discovery
Discover fascinating facts about iconic species and help choose which shark stands out in the ultimate ocean lineup.
Dive into the world of sharks as we pit some of the ocean’s most iconic predators against each other in a bracket-style competition. Based on criteria like strength, speed, survival skills, and hunting prowess, each round will narrow down the contenders until one shark emerges as the ultimate ocean champion!
Join marine biologist Stephanie Bradberry to learn fascinating facts about each species. Then, cast your own votes, and see which shark reigns supreme.
Join marine biologist Stephanie Bradberry to learn fascinating facts about each species. Then, cast your own votes, and see which shark reigns supreme.
July 16, 2025 6:30 pm
See Event Members $12, Public $18
See Admission Located in Burke Baker Planetarium
See Accessibility Please Note:
This lecture is eligible for 1 hour of CPE credit.
Meet the Speaker
Stephanie Bradberry graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s in Marine Biology. She started her career in rescuing, rehabbing, and releasing sea turtles in Galveston while working in a research lab. Currently, Stephanie is the Museum’s in-house caretaker for all the live animals. She also teaches classes (primarily dissection labs) and Summer Camp and coordinates our Wildlife on Wheels Programs.
Thank You
Distinguished Lectures are supported by Apache Corporation
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