Shark Bay, Marine exhibit at Sea World, Queensland, Australia.

Shark Bay is a shark exhibit at Sea World on the Gold Coast, made up of four sections: the Shark Lagoon, Reef Lagoon, Inter-Tidal Zone and Touch Pools. The Shark Lagoon gives sharks a 60-metre swimming pattern, and visitors watch both lagoons through four underwater windows measuring 10 by 3 metres.

Construction of Shark Bay began in early 2003 beside the Mid Monorail Station and Polar Bear Shores, at a cost of $13 million. An RSPCA investigation in August 2003 led Sea World to release the world's largest tiger shark in captivity back into the wild. Planned for October 2003, the opening was delayed until 9 April 2004.

The exhibit shows how sharks behave in their daily routines, which surprises many visitors who expect only aggressive movements. Information displays explain the role these animals play in ocean ecosystems and why protection matters.

Visitors can learn from information displays throughout the day to understand more about the different shark species on view. Feeding sessions happen at scheduled times, and arriving early or during quieter hours provides better viewing opportunities.

The 60-metre swimming loop in the Shark Lagoon was designed so large sharks can rest while still moving, since many species must keep swimming to breathe. The exhibit cost $13 million and was marketed with a $2 million Australian advertising campaign.