Montauk

  • RESEARCH
  • EDUCATION
  • COLLABORATION

In Partnership With:

The LAb

Welcome to the Montauk Shark Lab!

Operated by the team at O’Seas Conservation Foundation, the Montauk Shark Lab was established in 2025 and is a state-of-the-art public marine education and research facility located in the heart of Montauk.  More specifically, it is located at Montauk Anglers Club (467 E Lake Dr), right across from the Gin Beach Cafe. 

Our lab features five dynamic aquarium systems, including two large, interactive touch tanks — and we’re open to the public!

For just a $5 suggested donation per person, you can explore the lab, get hands-on with marine life in our touch tanks, and learn about the incredible creatures that call Montauk’s waters home.

Other Highlights:

  • A massive shark jaw display with facts about local shark species
  • Exhibits showcasing tagging technologies used in shark research
  • American eels and green crabs in specialized tanks
  • Public microscopes for up-close exploration of marine life
  • Insights into the diverse ecosystems around Montauk

Touch Tank 1: Cold-Water Wonders

Home to five subadult chain catsharks and two pups, a local deep-water species, this chilled touch tank also contains a variety of fascinating local invertebrates. Keep your eyes peeled — can you spot them all?

Touch Tank 2: Local Species Showcase

This larger tank houses smooth dogfish sharks, stingrays, sea stars, horseshoe crabs, sea urchins and other coastal critters, and other coastal critters.

Tank 3:  Ocean Futures Tank

This smaller tank allows you to peak into the unique life-history characteristics of the chain catsharks where you can see developing chain catshark eggs.  But amongst these eggs is another surprise – see if you can find our resident seahorses hiding among the plants!