The Beaufort business community is hosting Shark Week Beaufort from Aug. 19-26, a welcome week celebration for USCB Sand Shark students, faculty, and staff.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Throughout the week, students will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities to welcome them to Beaufort. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>

With USCB being one of the fastest growing public colleges in the state, Beaufort businesses are eager to welcome new and returning studnets.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Shark Week Beaufort has activities designed to showcase all Beaufort has to offer. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>

Activities include guided paddle board and kayak tours, a trip to Hunting Island, a #ShopLocal day where a bus will take students throughout the city, a digital scavenger hunt to familiarize the students to the area, and many social activities to get the students acquainted while immersing them into Beaufort culture. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Business participation applications are still being accepted. Many businesses are offering students, with a valid USCB ID, exclusive discounts and offerings throughout Shark Week Beaufort and have donated additional items for the Digital Scavenger Hunt. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

There are more than 20 area businesses participating in Shark Week Beaufort and retailer applications are still being accepted. For additional information, a timeline of events, participating businesses, an interactive map, or to find the business application form, please visit SharkWeekBeaufort.com. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>