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  • About
    • Our Approach
    • Our Facility
    • Our Team
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Programmes
    • Lessons
    • After-school Programmes
    • Community-focused Programmes
    • Public Tours
  • Resources
    • Shark Animations
    • Posters
    • Activity Books
    • Colouring Sheets
    • RockPool Pocket Guide
    • Livestream
  • Impact
    • Annual Reports
  • Blogs
Our Facility

Using different pedagogical tools, such as art, technology and play, the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre is a unique place to learn about the ocean and its inhabitants.

Programmes

The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre shines a spotlight on sharks, from their diversity and anatomy to their habitats and special role in the ocean. There is also a strong emphasis on marine conservation and the unique rocky shore and kelp ecosystems of False Bay. All educational programmes are free of charge.

Contact Us

Are you an educator from an under-resourced school wanting to enrich your learners’ educational experience? Are you a family or group interested in exploring our Centre? Or perhaps you have a curious mind and want to learn more about our ocean and its inhabitants. Find out how to get in touch with us.

Latest centre news
The Secret Senses of Sharks
By Liat Dayan, 16th April 2026
Many people think sharks are mindless killers, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sharks are far from the mindless hunters often portrayed on screen. They are, in fact, masterpieces of evolution, equipped with five extraordinary senses, including a ‘hidden’ sixth sense that allows them to literally feel the…
Intertidal Treasures: Your Guide to Exploring Cape Town’s Rockpools Like a Pro
By Liat Dayan, 16th March 2026
Intertidal Treasures: Your Guide to Exploring Cape Town’s Rockpools Like a Pro Ever feel like you’re being watched while walking the shoreline? You probably are! Between the crashing waves and the dry sand lies a world of tiny eyes, waving tentacles, and master mimics. Rockpooling is the most accessible way…
Beyond the Screen: What Teaching with Tech Taught Me About the Great African Sea Forest
By Justine Swartz, 24th February 2026
Recently, I traded the rocky shores of Kalk Bay for the digital halls of UCT’s Teaching with Technology course. It was exciting, a little daunting, and it challenged me to stay adaptable. But through the modules, one truth floated to the surface: great teaching isn’t about flashy gadgets; it’s about…
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ADDRESS

Shark Education Centre
28 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 788 6694

Public Opening Hours:

We are generally not open to public walk-ins, but you can book a tour with us by emailing tours@saveourseas.com.

About SOSF Shark Education Centre

To inspire people to love and protect the ocean by fostering lasting positive connections, through education focused on sharks and local marine ecosystems.

Registered non-profit company in South Africa (Reg No: 2016/324848/08)
Registered South African public benefit organisation (PBO no: 930063907)

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  • About
    • Our Approach
    • Our Facility
    • Our Team
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Programmes
    • Lessons
    • After-school Programmes
    • Community-focused Programmes
    • Public Tours
  • Resources
    • Shark Animations
    • Posters
    • Activity Books
    • Colouring Sheets
    • RockPool Pocket Guide
    • Livestream
  • Impact
    • Annual Reports
  • Blogs
    • Blogs
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use conditions
  • Copyright
  • Content Licensing
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