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SheiKra
SheiKra (Busch Gardens Africa) 05.JPG
SheiKra's logo (top), Part of Sheikra's layout (bottom)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park section Stanleyville
Coordinates 28°02′12″N 82°25′28″W / 28.03667°N 82.42444°W / 28.03667; -82.42444
Status Operating
Opening date May 21, 2005
Cost US$13,500,000
($20.2 million in 2022 dollars )
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Type Steel – Dive Coaster
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
Model Dive Coaster - SheiKra
Track layout Twister
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 200 ft (61 m)
Length 3,188 ft (972 m)
Speed 70 mph (110 km/h)
Inversions 1
Duration 2:20
Max vertical angle 90°
G-force 4
Height restriction 54 in (137 cm)
Trains 5 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
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SheiKra at RCDB
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SheiKra is a roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. It is a Dive Coaster which means riders experience a moment of free fall.

SheiKra was the first Dive Coaster. It is floorless and features a 90 degree drop.

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