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 marine environment through experiential education programmes that focus on sharks and local marine ecosystems in order to nurture ocean awareness and environmentally responsible actions.
Contact us

WE ARE OPEN

The Shark Education Centre is open to the public. Please email us on [email protected] for more details.

Address and directions

28 Main Rd, Kalk Bay
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)21 788 6694
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Jawsome News Alert: The Shark Education Centre is re-opening on 1 September, 2020
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By Craig Haley, 23rd June 2020
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