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Explore the latest news, press releases, and media coverage featuring Sharkapalooza. As a nonprofit festival dedicated to shark and ocean conservation, we are proud to work with local and national media, artists, educators, scientists, and community partners to raise awareness and inspire action through art and education.

Denis Phillips Live
Sharkapalooza splashes into Denis Phillips Live with fintastic fun!

Tampa Bay 28, Sharkapalooza swims into Clearwater
Sharkapalooza, a festival combining art and conservation focused on our oceans, specifically our sharks, will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coachman Park in Clearwater.

FOX 13, Florida Tonight, Sharkapalooza coming to Clearwater
Sharkapalooza wants to dispel some shark fears by reconnecting locals with native sharks that call our waters home. The family-friendly festival will be at Coachman Park in Clearwater this Saturday.

Spectrum Bay News 9
Sharkapalooza brings artists and shark conservation together. Artist Davo Kan carves into a surfboard for his Sharkapalooza art piece. (Spectrum News/Matt Lackritz). Watch the segment here.

Sharkapalooza In Clearwater This Weekend!
Featured on Great Day Live on Tampa Bay 10

Featured on I Love the Burg
Sharkapalooza ocean fest takes over Clearwater this weekend. By Bob Carskadon.
Read the article here.

Sharkapalooza Featured on FOX 13 Tampa
Watch Sharkapalooza featured on FOX 13 Tampa as Jessica Adanich shares the story behind the festival, Fuzzy Sharks, and what’s ahead for 2026.

Sharkapalooza Festival To Celebrate Art, Marine Life At Clearwater Park
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff

This year's Sharkapalooza festival, centered on art, education, community and ocean conservation, will take place at Coachman Park.

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OCEARCH After Hours:
Art, Sharks & Shifting the Narrative

Jessica Adanich: Winner – Women Leader in Art-Driven Ocean Conservation | International Women Awards 2026

Pinellas Podcast Live with Sharkapalooza Founder & Executive Director Jessica Adanich

Sharkapalooza Raises Awareness and Funding for Shark Conservation

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Denis Phillips Live Sharkapalooza splashes into Denis Phillips Live with fintastic fun!

Tampa Bay 28, Sharkapalooza swims into Clearwater Sharkapalooza, a festival combining art and conservation focused on our oceans, specifically our sharks, will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coachman Park in Clearwater.

FOX 13, Florida Tonight, Sharkapalooza coming to Clearwater Sharkapalooza wants to dispel some shark fears by reconnecting locals with native sharks that call our waters home. The family-friendly festival will be at Coachman Park in Clearwater this Saturday.

Spectrum Bay News 9 Sharkapalooza brings artists and shark conservation together. Artist Davo Kan carves into a surfboard for his Sharkapalooza art piece. (Spectrum News/Matt Lackritz). Watch the segment here.

Sharkapalooza In Clearwater This Weekend! Featured on Great Day Live on Tampa Bay 10

Featured on I Love the Burg Sharkapalooza ocean fest takes over Clearwater this weekend. By Bob Carskadon. Read the article here.

Sharkapalooza Featured on FOX 13 Tampa Watch Sharkapalooza featured on FOX 13 Tampa as Jessica Adanich shares the story behind the festival, Fuzzy Sharks, and what’s ahead for 2026.

Sharkapalooza Festival To Celebrate Art, Marine Life At Clearwater Park Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff This year's Sharkapalooza festival, centered on art, education, community and ocean conservation, will take place at Coachman Park. Read Full Article

OCEARCH After Hours: Art, Sharks & Shifting the Narrative