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  • About
    • Our Vision
    • Our Facility
    • Our Team
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Programmes
    • Lessons
    • After-school Programmes
    • Community-focused Programmes
    • Public Tours
  • Resources
    • Shark Animations
    • Posters
    • Activity Books
    • Colouring Sheets
    • RockPool Pocket Guide
    • Livestream
  • Impact
    • Annual Reports
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Our Facility

Using different pedagogical tools, such as art, technology and play, the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre is a unique place to learn about the ocean and its inhabitants.

Programmes

The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre shines a spotlight on sharks, from their diversity and anatomy to their habitats and special role in the ocean. There is also a strong emphasis on marine conservation and the unique rocky shore and kelp ecosystems of False Bay. All educational programmes are free of charge.

Contact Us

Are you an educator from an under-resourced school wanting to enrich your learners’ educational experience? Are you a family or group interested in exploring our Centre? Or perhaps you have a curious mind and want to learn more about our ocean and its inhabitants. Find out how to get in touch with us.

Latest centre news
Beyond the Screen: What Teaching with Tech Taught Me About the Great African Sea Forest
By Justine Swartz, 24th February 2026
Recently, I traded the rocky shores of Kalk Bay for the digital halls of UCT’s Teaching with Technology course. It was exciting, a little daunting, and it challenged me to stay adaptable. But through the modules, one truth floated to the surface: great teaching isn’t about flashy gadgets; it’s about…
Tagging and Tracking: How We Study Sharks Without Harming Them
By Liat Dayan, 23rd January 2026
Have you ever wondered what a white shark is doing a thousand miles away? Where does she give birth? How do these ocean giants navigate the blue abyss? As a scientist, these are the questions that keep me up at night, because the answers aren’t just fascinating, they are essential…
Why Conservation Starts in the Classroom
By Liat Dayan, 22nd December 2025
When people think of ocean conservation, they often picture scientists tagging sharks, or activists holding signs on the beach. But since starting my job at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre (SOSFSEC), I’ve learned that real conservation doesn’t start there, it starts with curiosity. With a classroom full…
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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 tours@saveourseas.com.

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 non-profit company in South Africa (Reg No: 2016/324848/08)
Registered South African public benefit organisation (PBO no: 930063907)

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  • About
    • Our Vision
    • Our Facility
    • Our Team
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Programmes
    • Lessons
    • After-school Programmes
    • Community-focused Programmes
    • Public Tours
  • Resources
    • Shark Animations
    • Posters
    • Activity Books
    • Colouring Sheets
    • RockPool Pocket Guide
    • Livestream
  • Impact
    • Annual Reports
  • Blogs
    • Blogs
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use conditions
  • Copyright
  • Content Licensing
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