KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
A research institute that manages the shark nets protecting the beaches. You can see shark dissection demonstrations and exhibits, and take a boat out to watch the nets being serviced.
The Sharks Board sits on a hillside in Umhlanga. Its galleries introduce shark species and conservation work. There are regular audiovisual talks and shark dissection demonstrations at fixed times, so check the website. Early in the morning you can book a trip on a boat to inspect the shark nets, and you may spot dolphins. Admission is about 60 rand (ZAR). Boat trips cost extra.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri approx. 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse & Promenade
- Phoenix Settlement (Gandhi Settlement)
- Florida Road
- Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Mitchell Park
- Golden Mile
- KwaMuhle Museum
- Durban Botanic Gardens