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The Iron Shark Roller Coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

Throw in the motion of the ocean as waves pass by on the way into shore with the tangle of track and Iron Shark is a really disorienting ride.

The Iron Shark Roller Coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

At the top of the Immelmann you roll out at the high point for a few seconds where you can gaze around at the island, beach, surf and even a pod of dolphins that were playing next to the coaster.

The Iron Shark Roller Coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

This is about the only respite on Iron Shark before you roll over and dive back down into the bedlam.

The Iron Shark Roller Coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

It is fun looking through the lens and seeing how everyone is handling the ride.

The Iron Shark Roller Coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

Sometimes you have cars like this one where there is a smile on everyone's face.




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