Shark Research Institute
Neighborhood: Umhlanga
Phone: +27 31 566 0400
Fax: +27 31 566 0499
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Most of the popular bathing beaches in Kwazulu-Natal are protected by shark nets maintained by the institute. Each day, crews on ski boats check the nets and collect any snared sharks. These are brought back to the institute, dissected and studied. There are regular one-hour tours which include a peek into the enormous freezer where the shark carcasses are stored, a shark dissection, and a fascinating audiovisual presentation. There is an interesting curio shop offering sharkskin leather goods and sharks teeth. Boat tours may also be arranged (USD15). Some of these exhibits are not for the faint-hearted (admission USD1-3).
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Collection at the Display HallJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The collection at the Display Hall at the Shark's Board is a wonderful one. It displays life size specimens of underwater animals. These specimens include that of sting rays, fishes, sharks and a 892 kg white shark. Located near it is the curio shop which houses gift items, clothing and loads of other attractive merchandise. Visitors can also watch an audio-visual and a shark dissection. Check website for exact timings.
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OH MY GOD IT WAS AMAZING!!!
IT HAD ALL OF THE FOOD, GAMES, AND SERVICE I EVER NEEDED!!! I COULDN'T AMAGINE IF ANYONE WOULD C...
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7th VISIT
What a fantastic place to visit....
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Been twice and going again
Ive been twice to the sharks board and am going again in febuary. It is brilliant, each time I go t...
Reviewed by:victoria from on May 29 2005
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