Mermaid Shannon
Silverton Mermaid
National Champion Athlete
AKA Mermaid May
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Shannon Houk, Mermaid Shannon (aka Mermaid May ) is a Silverton Mermaid in Las Vegas, a National Champion mermaid athlete, instructor, and international performer. She has been featured in underwater shows at the Silverton Aquarium for years and teaches aspiring swimmers through the Silverton Mermaid School.
Beyond live performance, Mermaid Shannon Houk has appeared on Discovery Channel’s Adventure Cities and in multiple news features, sharing her passion for mermaiding, underwater artistry, and ocean education with audiences around the world.
She also holds a national title in dynamic apnea (breath-hold swimming) and continues to push the limits of underwater endurance. In addition to her mermaid career, Shannon is pursuing a Master’s degree in Marine Science, focusing on ocean conservation and the impacts of human activity on marine ecosystems. Her work bridges athleticism, education, and science — making her a unique voice in both the mermaiding and ocean advocacy communities.
Silverton Mermaid
Silverton Mermaid
Mermaid Shannon Houk (aka Mermaid May ) is a professional Las Vegas mermaid performer at the Silverton Aquarium, where she brings the magic of the ocean to life through her captivating underwater shows.
Her performances combine athletic precision with fluid, artistic movement, enchanting audiences as she swims among tropical fish and rays in a 117,000-gallon aquarium.
As both a Silverton Mermaid and an ocean advocate, Shannon inspires guests of all ages to connect with the underwater world through education, entertainment, and conservation storytelling.
Professional Mermaid
Professional Mermaid
Mermaid Shannon is a professional mermaid performer who travels the world to share the art and athleticism of mermaiding. While pursuing a master’s degree in marine science, she focuses on ocean conservation and the human impact on marine ecosystems.
Trained in underwater modeling, breath control, and freediving safety, Shannon performs in oceans around the world, swimming freestyle in a mermaid tail to connect with the sea in its most natural form. Her dream is to swim as a mermaid in every ocean, promoting ethical ocean mermaiding through her educational awareness campaign, Mermaids for the Ocean.
Through her creative collaborations and advocacy, she continues to elevate underwater entertainment while inspiring others to explore the connection between art, athleticism, and ocean awareness.
National Mermaid Champion
National Mermaid Champion
Winner of the National Mermaid Championship, Mermaid Shannon earned top honors in breath-hold performance (dynamic apnea), artistic swimming, and technical categories.
As a Las Vegas-based mermaid athlete and Silverton Aquarium performer, Shannon continues to push the limits of underwater endurance and artistry while promoting ocean conservation and the growth of competitive mermaiding as a recognized sport.
Dedicated to advancing mermaiding athleticism on a global scale, she continues intensive breath-hold and dynamic apnea training, working toward future world achievements and record-setting goals that highlight the strength, discipline, and grace of professional mermaids.
Mermaid Shannon as Seen on Las Vegas News 3
Mermaid Shannon as Seen on Las Vegas News 3
Featured on Las Vegas News 3, Mermaid Shannon appears as a Silverton Aquarium performer, mermaid instructor, and national mermaid champion athlete.
Known for her underwater performances and ocean conservation outreach, she regularly appears in media interviews and TV segments highlighting her work with the Silverton Mermaid School and her mission to promote marine education and conservation awareness.
Mermaid Shannon on FOX News Las Vegas
Mermaid Shannon on FOX News Las Vegas
Featured on FOX News Las Vegas, Mermaid Shannon Houk gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her underwater performance at the Silverton Aquarium, where she also helps teach students at Mermaid School.
The segment showcases her work as a professional mermaid performer and instructor, inspiring kids and families through the art of mermaiding, ocean education, and underwater entertainment in Las Vegas.
See More on Instagram @MermaidShannon
See More on Instagram @MermaidShannon
Dive behind the scenes of Mermaid Shannon’s underwater world on Instagram, where she shares exclusive videos and photos from her mermaid adventures, ocean swims, and performances at the Silverton Aquarium in Las Vegas.
From training sessions and travel dives to ocean conservation outreach, Shannon’s posts capture the real life of a professional mermaid performer and athlete. Follow for mermaiding tips, ocean advocacy, and inspiring underwater moments that bring her campaign, Mermaids for the Ocean, to life.
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