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New Website Launch
By Danel Wentzel, 14th July 2023
We are back with a new blog, and we have exciting news to share with you! Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes the past few months, but we are finally able to announce that we have successfully completed upgrades to our website. It’s out with the old…
Creating Awareness Through Dance – A Story by Wade Naude
By Wade Naude, 3rd April 2023
My name is Wade Naude. I am a Junior Educator at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre. This is my story of how my love for movement and dance sparked my passion for science communication. I’m from Paarl, a land-locked town, about 60 km out of Cape Town.…
What is Upwelling?
By Danel Wentzel, 14th February 2023
If you’ve spent some time around Cape Town, you might be familiar with those beautiful, calm, crystal-clear ocean days around the Atlantic seaboard. If you’ve ventured further and spent time inside the ocean, you might know that the same tropical crystal clear hues mean frosty water temperatures. But why is…
What is a Colour Front?
By Danel Wentzel, 16th January 2023
Cape Point marks the southwestern tip of the African continent, with some of the most breathtaking ocean and coastal scenery in the world. The treacherous rocky reefs surrounding the Point are home to 26 recorded shipwrecks – and probably many more. Sea cliffs rise over 250 meters above the waves…
Tips for a more sustainable Christmas
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…
Sharks International 2022
By Clova Mabin, 22nd November 2022
Imagine having all the top shark scientists from around the world in one room! Well, in October, I was lucky enough to attend the fourth Sharks International conference in Valencia, Spain and got to do just that! The conference is held every four years, first in Australia in 2010, then…
Just Keep Swimming – a Story by Logan Benjamin
By Logan Benjamin, 3rd November 2022
Just Keep Swimming. A Story by Logan Benjamin My story begins here. My name is Logan Benjamin. I’m an Intern at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre,  and I come from a place which is known as the Cape Flats. Growing up was difficult. I couldn’t play outside…
Celebrating Teacher’s Appreciation Day!
By Danel Wentzel, 5th October 2022
Celebrating Teacher’s Appreciation Day! 7 Reasons why teachers are incredible.   “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Teacher’s Appreciation Day may only come around once a year, but let’s be honest: our teachers and educators should be appreciated every day (and…
Are you ready for International Coastal Clean Up Day?
By Danel Wentzel, 12th September 2022
It’s almost International Coastal Cleanup Day! With just five days to go until the 17th of September, we wanted to share the clean-ups are team will be attending across Cape Town. A brief overview Coastal Cleanup Day was established by the Ocean Conservancy, with the first-ever cleanup event held on…
The Women of the Shark Education Centre
By Danel Wentzel, 31st August 2022
Celebrating our incredible females at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre   There are a lot of ways to be a woman. For some, womanhood is strength. For others, it’s tenderness. Womanhood might be pushing yourself in school, or in your career or helping to lift others. You…
13 Sharks of False Bay with “artivist” Janet Ormond
By Danel Wentzel, 8th August 2022
13 Sharks of False Bay With “artivist” Janet Ormond from Curb Beach Plastics.   What do sharks and plastic have in common? Well, when in the right hands, they both serve as inspiration for exceptional artwork! Over the past three months, we have been collaborating with local artist, Janet Ormond, to…
World Oceans Day 2022
By Danel Wentzel, 6th June 2022
Our ocean is our future   This year, June 8th marks World Oceans Day, a global rallying point where citizens across the globe unite for our oceans. Our oceans are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. The health of our oceans is intimately linked…
Rockpooling in Cape Town
By Danel Wentzel, 2nd June 2022
Explore Cape Town’s Shores With expert Marine Biologist Prof. Charles Griffiths and his son, Matt Griffiths   Found where the sea meets the land, the rocky shores are among the most charismatic, colourful, accessible and interesting ecosystems in South Africa.   They support a diverse mix of plants and animals…
Become a Citizen Scientist with the City Nature Challenge
By Danel Wentzel, 26th April 2022
Want to be a science superhero?   When you think about superheroes, what comes to mind? People dressed in capes or hi-tech armour and superhuman abilities like flying or super strength? How about scientists in white lab coats looking through microscopes? In real life, science is the most powerful superpower…
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Tel: +27 (0)21 788 6694

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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.

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    • Our Vision
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    • Our Team
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Programmes
    • Lessons
    • After-school Programmes
    • Community-focused Programmes
    • Public Tours
  • Resources
    • Shark Animations
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    • Activity Books
    • Colouring Sheets
    • Livestream
  • Impact
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