

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swimming with Sharks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 am
- **Event Description**: Created in collaboration with the internationally renowned puppet theatre company Erth, Swimming with Sharks is an immersive live performance that will transform how you think about sharks and the oceans they call home. Discover the diversity of sharks that live in the seas around Aotearoa, all brought to life through expressive puppetry.

Meet sharks of all shapes and sizes including, the kitefin shark, the largest bioluminescent animal on the planet; the "shaggy beard" shark that dwells on the ocean floor; and an impressive five-metre-long great white shark! Hear stories and fascinating facts about these misunderstood ocean creatures, and explore the essential role they play in the delicate balance of ocean life.

Take a deep breath and prepare to dive into their world.

Each show is approximately 20 minutes long. Children are invited to get up close on floor cushions. Adults are welcome to join them, or sit on sofas at the back of the space.

While you're here don't forget to visit our Sharks special exhibition. Please note exhibition tickets must be purchased separately.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/swimming-with-sharks/200029903854936
- **Event Categories**: sports, exhibitions, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand 1021
- **lat**: -36.85892
- **long**: 174.77548
- **full address**: Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand 1021, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Swimming with Sharks being held?
  - **A:** Swimming with Sharks takes place on Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 am at Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand 1021, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Swimming with Sharks?
  - **A:** Swimming with Sharks is organized by Auckland Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Swimming with Sharks is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Swimming with Sharks sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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