What we do

Education: We offer educational outings to school groups focusing on a range of marine topics. Because our programmes are presented by qualified, experienced teachers who are knowledgeable and passionate about their subject, you can expect lessons and activities that are hands-on, age-appropriate and linked to the school curriculum. We also understand that outings need to provide fun and excitement without compromising on the safety of your children.

Our lessons on sharks and our studies of the inter-tidal zone continue to be popular, while other activities include educational visits to Cape Point, coastal walks, shell studies, lessons on food webs and many other marine topics. Learners that have previously visited the centre can expect to learn new information with each visit. In addition to the educational activities listed on this page, the Save Our Seas Shark Centre also encourages educators to approach us with requests to integrate our activities with work from any of the learning areas being covered at school, and is happy to assist in developing follow-up activities.

Our premises are ideally situated across the road from Dalebrook beach, two minutes walk from Kalk Bay train station. For more information and bookings, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Awareness & Events: We aim to promote the awareness of who we are and what we do, through high-profile local and international media campaigns, and by engaging with the public in ways where they can get involved and help to make a difference. Coastal clean-ups, public lectures, networking groups, conferences and exhibitions, are just some of the ways we do this, encouraging lively debate on the many issues relating to shark and marine conservation. Follow us on Facebook to keep updated on when these events will occur.

Scientific Research Facilities: We support the development, production and expansion of new research avenues for sharks and other endangered marine species and habitats. We offer use of the Shark Centre free of charge as a hub for disseminating world-class conservation research. Our in-house research and film-editing facilities are also available to other N.G.O.‘s and for student training.

Visit Us: The Shark Centre is open daily to the general public, Monday-Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am until 3pm (closed on Saturdays from 1 June to 31 August). Visitors to the Centre can expect to see small sharks and marine life in the aquarium, view marine documentaries and find out general shark and research information.