Professionally known as Mermaid Star, Shannon is a Las Vegas-based traveling mermaid performer specializing in underwater entertainment, aquarium performance, and breath-hold artistry. Her performances blend athletic control, fluid movement, and visual storytelling to create immersive underwater experiences inspired by the ocean and fantasy worlds alike.
Performing across aquarium environments and live events, Mermaid Star is known for expressive underwater movement, audience interaction, and natural aquatic performance style. Her work focuses on creating an emotional connection between people and the underwater world through performance, artistry, and movement.
Alongside her performance career, Shannon trains extensively in breath-hold swimming and underwater technique, developing the endurance and control required for extended underwater performance.
She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Marine Science with a focus on ocean conservation and human impact on marine ecosystems, combining environmental awareness with the art of mermaiding.
Mermaid Star has competed at a national level in mermaid athletics, with a focus on breath-hold swimming and underwater performance.
Her training centers on dynamic apnea and controlled movement, developing the endurance and efficiency required for extended underwater distance.
Mermaid Star sharing insight into her work as a mermaid performer.