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SOSF Shark Education Centre

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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.

Bookings

The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre is open for guided tours (max. 6 people) and school group bookings (max. 20 people) under the current Covid-19 restrictions. Please click on this link for further information.

Latest centre news
What is a Colour Front?
By Danel Wentzel, 16th January 2023
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By Danel Wentzel, 20th December 2022
Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the seemingly inevitable avalanche of unwanted gifts, glittery wrapping paper, and endless plates of festive snacks. Or at least that’s how it used to be, as many of us now realise how our lifestyles impact our planet. Enjoying Christmas more mindfully is…
Meet our Ocean Ambassador – Dr Koebraa Peters
By Koebraa Peters, 7th December 2022
Koebraa is a lecturer, mom of two and a Muslim woman of colour. She has a PhD specialising in Marine Biology from Stellenbosch University. She obtained her BSc in Marine Biology and Ecology at UCT, as well as her BSc Honours in Zoology and MSc in Conservation Biology. Her love…
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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:
Our open hours vary daily. Always best to check in with us at 021 788 6694 or email [email protected]

About SOSF Shark Education Centre

To connect the public to the ocean through experiential education programmes focused on sharks and local marine ecosystems, in order to nurture awareness, encourage environmentally responsible actions and develop a healthy respect for sharks.

Registered international not-for-profit foundation in Switzerland (Reg No: 081.351.201 | IDE: CHE-110.230.312). Registered US nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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