A PAIR of love sick sharks have been reunited in Blackpool after a fleeting courtship in Birmingham. Boris the Bowmouth Guitar Shark has safely arrived at the seaside town to be with Betty, which makes them the UK’s only pair of Bowmouth Guitar Sharks in captivity. Not only are they reunited at the same time the attraction has launched its Shark Mission, they also form part of the Breed-Rescue-Protect programme and it is hoped they may breed a shark pup.

The arrival has meant that the pair will be able to welcome SEA LIFE Blackpool’s Shark Mission which is a brand new feature taking visitors through the amazing world of sharks using state-of-the-art virtual technology.

Last year, Betty was briefly housed in Birmingham while Blackpool’s specialist display was created, however on her return to the seaside town, last August, it became apparent that the pair were unhappy to be separated.

Boris and Betty will now take their courtship to the next level in the Centre which specialises in shark conservation. The Bowmouth Guitar Shark has been assessed as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and SEA LIFE’s breeding programme has been supporting the reintroduction of the species into the wild in case numbers continue to fall.

Fancy diving beneath the sea without getting wet? You'll come eyeball to eyeball with everything from shrimps to sharks and learn tons of great stuff from the knowledgeable Sea Life Centre experts.

Are you a shark lover, seahorse fanatic or a clownfish groupie? Perhaps it’s the graceful jellyfish or the clever octopus that you love the most. Maybe you simply can’t decide! At Sea Life in Blackpool you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.

Many of the creatures are on the endangered list, have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been born and bred as part of the conservation projects at the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool. One thing that unites them all however, is that all of them are beautiful.

Sea Life Blackpool brings together the world’s largest variety of sharks and explodes the myths surrounding the most misunderstood creatures of the Ocean. From native to tropical sharks including the impressive Bowmouth, watch these graceful, awe inspiring beasts as they navigate the deep.

And there's more to explore at the SEA LIFE Centre in Blackpool...

NEW! Discover Claws….Now Showing "Crusty Creatures of the Deep" featuring Japanese Spider Crabs, Coconut Crabs and Lobsters.
The crabs and their many clawed cousins are like marvellous machines, the armoured division of the marine world. Here, in superbly-lit displays, you’ll see in vivid and spectacular close-up the wonderful construction of these powerful predators.
Find out the facts and enjoy the fun. Claws will really grab you!

• With over 50 spectacular displays including rockpools, an ocean tank and awesome tropical features!
• Over 1,000 creatures including Sharks, Seahorses, Octopus and Rays.
• See the amazing Rockpool Experience - hold a crab and touch a starfish!
• Walkthrough the underwater tunnel full of sharks & tropical fish.
• Watch the feeding and learn about the creatures in fun demonstrations throughout the day.

10:30am: Seahorse Feed

11:30am: Tropical Shark Talk

12:30pm: Victorian Pier - Come and see the Rays

1:30pm: Quayside - British Sharks,

2:30pm: Tropical Shark Talk

3:30pm: Victorian Pier - Come and see the Rays

4:30pm: Quayside – Feeding British Sharks. (Every other day).

And For a Well-Earned Rest?

• Treat yourself to a coffee break at the Sea view Cafe.
• The Sea-View Cafe comes complete with childrens' ball-pool and play area to keep the youngsters entertained while you have a well-earned rest!
• Children under 3 can explore the wonders of the deep at Blackpool's SEA LIFE Centre completely FREE of charge!

Fancy diving beneath the sea without getting wet? You'll come eyeball to eyeball with everything from shrimps to sharks and learn tons of great stuff from the knowledgeable Sea Life Centre experts.

Are you a shark lover, seahorse fanatic or a clownfish groupie? Perhaps it’s the graceful jellyfish or the clever octopus that you love the most. Maybe you simply can’t decide! At Sea Life in Blackpool you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.

Many of the creatures are on the endangered list, have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been born and bred as part of the conservation projects at the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool. One thing that unites them all however, is that all of them are beautiful.

Ticket Information

Ticket Date: The Blackpool Big Ticket is then valid for 1 visit to each attraction within 90 days from the date selected.

This voucher includes the following:

• The Blackpool Tower Eye
• The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
• The Blackpool Tower Circus
• The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
• Jungle Jim’s
• SEA LIFE Blackpool
• Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Availability: Open daily year-round excluding 25 December. HOWEVER all attractions are subject to closures, we STRONGLY recommend checking The Circus & The Ballroom websites in advance to ensure the attractions are open on your preferred visit date(s).

Opening Times: From 10AM. Closing times vary per attraction. Circus shows run most days and generally only once or twice per day, these shows are subject to availability and on a first come first served basis. Jungle Jim’s operate timed sessions during weekends, school holidays and busy times. Upon arrival, you must book into one of these sessions at the Jungle Jim’s desk in exchange of your ticket. Time slots are not guaranteed.

Address: The Blackpool Tower, The Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ.

Additional Information: Unused tickets as part of this combined ticket will not be refunded if they have not been visited within the allocated time. Children under 3 are free for all attractions excluding The Circus & Jungle Jim's. Please note that toddlers aged 0-2 years are required to purchase a toddler ticket upon arrival at the Circus & Jungle Jim’s or alternatively toddler tickets for the Big Ticket can be pre-purchased. All children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The Dungeons are recommended for children over 8 years.