Shark Centre

Kattegatcentret is a public aquarium in Grenå, Denmark. Its name refers to the Kattegat sea.

The mission of Kattegatcentret is to mediate knowledge about the sea to the general public, so more people are able to enjoy, understand and guard the seas. Since its opening in 1993, the aquarium has been visited by around 6 million people, with 12,000 schoolchildren and students participating in the centers schoolservice every year. The center was expanded in 2005 and now comprise 5,800 m2, with all constructions designed by Kjaer & Richter.The aquarium is home to more than 250 species from around the world, from the native herring, wolffish and seals to tropical lionfish and coral fish and sharks.