Hundreds of boats and multimillion-dollar yachts dropped anchor at the Miami Beach Convention Center Thursday for the Miami International Boat Show.
"There is such a huge audience here with people coming from 80 countries and all 50 states," said Cathy Rick-Joule, of the Miami International Boat Show.
Visitors can check out the latest gizmos and gadgets, come face to face with a real shark and meet the stars from "Sharkmen" on National Geographic.
"Florida's been great," said expedition leader Chris Fischer. "You've seen shark population rise here. They are teeming in the waters and a healthy ocean is full, full of sharks."
Visitors can also see an engine from the inside and learn how it works.
The event showcases an affordability tent, where visitors can pick up a boat for a great deal.
"I think people sometimes can't imagine that it is really affordable, that it can be financed for less than $250 a month," said Rick-Joule.
The show, a one-stop shop for boaters, kicks off Thursday and ends Monday. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Dr.