some of the conservation issues they face. A 20,000 sq ft shark aquarium opened in July 2014 at the former Atoll Reef site called Shark Mystique. On 19 February 2019, Ocean Park officially opened its first hotel: The Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel. In January 2020, the park sought HK$10 billion from the government for a major upgrade, following a 14 percent decline in visitor numbers and a cash-flow crisis. The government was ready to support the move, but legislators from both sides had concerns. Visitor growth The park's expansion steadily grew visitor numbers to 7.6 million in 2014, making it the world's 13th most visited theme park, and one of the largest theme parks in Asia. From this high, visitor numbers declined to around six million in 2016 against the background of declining tourist arrivals in Hong Kong and competition from Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort in Zhuhai. In January 2017, the Ocean Park saw a 30% surge in visitors, credited to a new rapid transit line, big discounts and an early Lunar New Year holiday, but in 2019, lower numbers of mainland tourist arrivals, due to social unrest and continued competition from Chimelong, sunk attendance to 5.7 million. Senior leadership Chairman Kenneth Fung (1977–1982) David Newbigging (1982–1984) Gordon MacWhinnie (1984–1993) Ronald Carstairs (1993–1996) Robert Kwan (1996–1997) Payson Cha (1997–2000) Philip Chen (2000–2003) Allan Zeman (2003–2014) Leo Kung (2014–2020) Lau Ming-wai (2020–2022) Paulo Pong Kin-yee (2022– ) Chief Executive Officers John Corcoran (1996?-1999) Randolph Guthrie (1999–2004) Tom Mehrmann (2004–2016) Matthias Li (2016–2020) Ysanne Chan (2020–2021) Ivan Wong (2021– ) Attractions Ocean Park now comprises two main attraction areas: the Waterfront and the Summit, subdivided into eight attraction zones: Amazing Asian Animals, Aqua City, Whiskers Harbour, Marine World, Polar Adventure, Adventure Land, Thrill Mountain and the Rainforest. Rollercoasters Water Rides Flat Rides Transport Rides The Summit Marine World This area was formerly known as two distinct areas: Marine Land and Headlands Rides. Pacific Pier – Mimics the rocky habitat of harbour seals and California sea lions on the Northern Californian coast. Chinese Sturgeon Aquarium – Yangtze River Exploration – The 3,500 square-metre freshwater aquarium houses Chinese sturgeons along with other native species of the Yangtze River, closed in 2019. Ocean Park Tower, Closing soon Sea Jelly Spectacular – Opened in 2006. Southeast Asia's first standalone sea jelly exhibit. The Dragon – Arrow Dynamics Custom Looper, first rollercoaster to feature