Welcome

The SOSF Shark Education Centre is an attraction not to be missed. It boasts a carefully selected collection of state-of-the-art exhibits that ensures that children and adults are able to learn through play and exploration, with each of their different senses engaged. This facilitates a truly immersive and stimulating educational experience while they are having fun.
What we do

We connect the public to the ocean through experiential education programmes that focus on sharks and local marine ecosystems, in order to nurture awareness, encourage environmentally responsible actions and develop a healthy respect for sharks.
Covid-19 protocols

Level 4 operations

The Shark Education Centre will remain open for small group tours by appointment only.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 021 788 6694

Tour times, Mon-Fri: 10 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm, 3:30 pm.

Maximum group size: 4 people from 1 household.

Age restrictions: 4 years and older only.

Cloth masks are compulsory, regardless of age. No buffs, scarves or single-use masks.
Latest centre news
We are hiring!
By Craig Haley, 25th August 2021
We’re looking to grow our team at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre and are on the hunt for a dynamic educator! If you want to join us in Kalk Bay, or if you know of anyone who would be interested in this position, please encourage them to…
Fun marine-themed crafts for the holidays
By Claire Metcalf, 15th June 2021
The school holidays or long weekends can be a great time to unwind and have some fun with the family.  At the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre we have run many holiday clubs and have tried out many fun crafty activities with the kids who have come along…
Questions from the curious minds of children, answered
By Craig Haley, 15th May 2021
As educators, we are very used to being asked a variety of weird, wonderful and hilarious questions by young children. Who can blame them? Their minds are like sponges, ready to soak up information as they try and make sense of the world around them. Recently, we were approached to…
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