Chicago's Shedd Aquarium offering ways for people to show sharks some love during Shark Week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This is Shark Week, and Chicagoans can join the celebration.

The Shedd Aquarium is offering ways for people to show sharks some love.

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Dr. Steve Kessel is the director of marine research at Shedd Aquarium. He joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday to talk more about it.

Kessel talked about what sharks guests can see at the Shedd, and talked about their unique traits.

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He also talked about why sharks are important in the ecosystem, and why they need help.

And he touched on how Chicagoans can help take action to protect sharks.

Visit www.sheddaquarium.org for more information or to plan a visit.