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.
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By Craig Haley, 15th May 2021
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By Craig Haley, 15th March 2021
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