Sharks have a fearsome reputation as man-eaters and villains.
But the organisers of a fortnight of educational events at a north-east aquarium are aiming to dispel those myths.
Macduff Marine Aquarium’s shark season is a showcase for the centre’s six local species and will offer visitors a unique insight into the lives of the misunderstood predators.
Between this Saturday and Sunday, October 25, the attraction will be welcoming families with a host of new events.
Aquarium learning officer, Sandra Bisset, said: “There is something for everyone this Shark Season, from story time for our young visitors, trails and art for the kids, shark science for older ones.
“You can explore the aquarium with technology, get close up to baby sharks, challenge yourself at the climbing wall or simply enjoy a bit of science with our aquarium team”.
During Shark Season there will be daily shark crèche talks at the aquarium’s nursery tank where visitors can learn about the dogfish’s growth and see the shark pup embryo growing inside the egg case.
Daily science workshops will explore the intimate lives of sharks, through themed activities with visitors getting to look inside a shark during a dissection, learn how sharks move through the water, take a close look into their amazing senses and debate whether they really deserve their dangerous reputation.
On Wednesday, October 14 Active Aberdeenshire Team will be stopping off on their holiday tour at the aquarium with their mobile climbing wall and body zorbs.