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Beach Status Report

Welcome to the only organisation of its kind in the world

KwaZulu-Natal has the only coastline in South Africa that is protected by shark safety gear. The KZN Sharks Board maintains shark safety gear at 38 localities and is the only institute of its kind in the world, offering safe bathing to tourists while also conducting research into shark life history and offering a public education programme.

01	Protects bathers against shark attack.
02	Researches shark behaviour, feeding and breeding.
03	Offers early morning boat trips out to sea to observe staff at work checking the shark safety gear, as well as providing an excellent chance of spotting a variety of marine life.
04	Educates tourists and scholars with dynamic audio-visual shows and dissections of sharks.

Extras

GIFT SHOP

Visit “Fathoms” for that special gift or memento.

BOAT TRIP

Early morning shark net experience.

SHARK DISSECTION

Science is exciting, be part of it.

VENUE HIRE

Receptions, Milestone Birthdays, Product Launches and more.

SARDINE RUN

Each year in June or July along the KwaZulu-Natal coast...