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About the Cafe
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Next Event
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The Presentation
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The Shirts
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The Rules
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The Prints
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What is the White Shark Cafe?
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The White Shark Cafe represents two things
1. An actual “shark social gathering” located in the Pacific Ocean halfway between California and Hawaii. It is the largest known aggregation of white sharks on the planet.
2. It is also a “human cafe” conceptualized by filmmaker, Skyler Thomas, where people can gather to socialize and learn about sharks. |
Currently, the human White Shark Cafe is located in the heart of North Beach, San Francisco, at 901 Columbus Avenue (map). On the evening of October 21st the venue is hosting a special “beer and sharks” event from 3-10 PM during which the cafe is offering $4 beers and $4 dollar wines. If a patron purchases any three beers or wines they will receive a complimentary shark shirt (see below for samples of the free shirts being featured that night). 'White Shark Cafe San Francisco' apparel can be purchased online.
A curious human learns about curious white sharks.
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Highlighting the evening is an interactive presentation at 7 PM during which Skyler Thomas will be sharing film highlights of his most inspiring shark encounters over the last twenty years of ocean cinematography. The presentation is designed to include crowd participation in which the filmmaker asks the audience questions and they ask him. While the presentation is highly entertaining it is also "sneakily educational".
Appropriate for all ages. A more scientific version of this presentation based on ecology is available for schools or other organizations. Read the glowing reviews and learn more about how to book this presentation here. |
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Andy Cassagrande and Skyler Thomas wearing "Shark Minutes" shirts at San Francisco's annual Sharktoberfest. This is one of the designs being given away on shark night. Scroll down to see more design examples.
Presentation runs from 7-8 PM.
Theme and drink specials from 3-10 PM. October 21st at 901 Columbus Ave. |
White Shark Cafe shirts are available for online purchase
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Learn more about the evening's presentation here
Presentation runs from 7-8 PM.
Theme and drink specials from 3-10 PM.
October 21st at 901 Columbus Ave.
Theme and drink specials from 3-10 PM.
October 21st at 901 Columbus Ave.
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Legendary shark photographer, Chris Fallows, stands with filmmaker Skyler Thomas following an interview for the documentary Great White Lies.
Skyler is wearing one of the first White Shark Cafe shirts ever printed while Chris wears one of the first White Shark Video shirts. 
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Researchers at Stanford University tracked white sharks to an aggregation site they dubbed "The White Shark Cafe"
Below are the shirt designs being given away with drink purchases on October 21st. "Shark Minutes" on the left, "They Go We Go" on the right.
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The Shark Minutes logo and concept came into existence when Skyler Thomas realize most people don't have the attention span for documentaries. This inspired a limited series of shark education videos that were under 120 seconds each. The logo shows the teeth of different shark species as the hours of the clock. The back is the same except with corresponding silhouettes.
'They Go We Go' reminds us that our self-centered destruction of other species is also our demise. The design given away that night also includes the popular "Dancing into Extinction" design on the back.
'They Go We Go' reminds us that our self-centered destruction of other species is also our demise. The design given away that night also includes the popular "Dancing into Extinction" design on the back.
THE RULES FOR SHARK NIGHT
The drink / shirt promotion works as follows:
- Any three purchases of beer, wine, or cider qualify the purchaser for one of the shirts available on that evening.
- This includes bottled beer, however, the $4 price only applies to draft beer and wine pours.
- The $4 price and shirt promotion is only valid during the hours of the even, 3-10 PM on October 21st.
- Shirts are subject to availability.
The current prints at the North Beach Cafe are available for a special sale price in order to make room for new prints. Below is your guide to the prints and their prices. Come to the show to purchase and take the print(s) home with you that night.
White Shark Cafe for Humans
Since 2008 Skyler Thomas has been transforming normal cafes temporarily into White Shark Cafes, displaying his work and the work of other shark advocates in hopes of getting people talking...talking about sharks. You save what you love, which begins by first becoming aware of that very thing. This moving gallery of photos comes complete with educational placards and an opening night presentation. Bring the white shark experience to your venue! Click here.
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