Shark Zone at the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
Sat, Nov 22
|Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
Join the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center for hands-on activities, art, and science as we celebrate Oregon’s incredible sharks.


Time & Location
Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365-5229
About the event
Explore the world of sharks during a day of family fun!
Join the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center for hands-on activities, art, and science as we celebrate Oregon’s incredible sharks. They are also launching their brand-new Sharks of Oregon Poster, created in collaboration with local artist Natalie Donato and Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab. Natalie will be there to sign posters and share the story behind the design!
Activities include:
• Poster signing with artist Natalie Donato – 10:00am–12:30pm and 2:00–3:30pm
• Draw-Along Art Activity
• Artist talk in the auditorium at 1:00pm (about 30–45 minutes)