Replicating the open ocean within an aquarium is always tricky. Sea World has overcome this challenge with a magnificent 2000 m3 exhibit, with large 8x4 m acrylic windows. Large gamefish species such as pompano (Carangidae), cobia (Rachycentridae), tuna (Scombridae) and kob (Sciaenidae) are displayed in this large exhibit. These species inhabit the water column, while a range of camouflaged stingrays partially bury themselves in the sand, sometimes making them difficult to see. The spotted eagle rays appear to fly gracefully through the water and occasionally burst through the surface in spectacular jumps. The powerful sandsharks patrol the bottom of the exhibit, occasionally rising to the surface where their large dorsal fins may be seen breaking the water. The rays and sandsharks are all cartilaginous fish, which, unlike bony fish, have skeletons composed of cartilage. Smaller displays of jellies and pelagic juvenile fish complement the open ocean exhibit.
 
The highlight of the day is feeding time when the divers enter the water to offer choice food items to the animals. Chaos erupts and the animals crowd around, shoving and pushing and even taking the food out of the diver's hands.