The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (KZNSB) is mandated to be a global leader in bather protection against shark while minimising environmental impact, thus promoting tourism. The KwaZulu-Natal coastline is the only coastline with 37 beaches equipped with bather safety gear owned and maintained by the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence in South Africa.

The KZNSB also conducts research into the biology of sharks and other animals caught in shark safety gear. Tourists and scholars are educated with dynamic audio-visual shows and shark dissections. In-depth research, that has already produced vital insight, is conducted into shark behaviour, feeding and breeding.

The public can enjoy early boat trips out to sea to observe staff at work. Here one will witness the checking of shark safety gear as well as stand an excellent chance of spotting a variety of marine life.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KWAZULU-NATAL SHARKS BOARD EMPLOYEE TO BE HELD IN RICHARDS BAY, DAVIDSON LANE, ALKANSTRAND

20 August 2018

The memorial service for the employee of the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board that perished in a boat accident in Richards Bay last Wednesday, 8th August 2018, will be held in Richards Bay on Thursday, 23rd August 2018 at the KZN Sharks Board's Bay Station on the above address.

The tragedy which happened when the marine officials were servicing shark nets, claimed the life of Messrs Mr Siyabonga Gabela who has been missing and his body has sadly been recovered last Saturday, 18th August 2018.

The memorial service which is scheduled as follows:

Date: 23rd August 2018

Venue: KZN Sharks Board Base Station, Davidson Lane, ALKANSTRAND

Time: 11h00

ISSUED BY THE KWAZULU-NATAL SHARKS BOARD. FOR ENQUIRIES YOU MAY LIAISE WITH MR HARRY MBAMBO ON 0837487558