Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board
The Sharks Board can be found in Umhlanga, near the Gateway Shopping Centre. It provides a great educational experience with every audio-visual presentation concluding with a 20 minute dissection. You will learn about the important role that sharks play in the marine ecosystem. There are many lifelike replicas of sharks to be seen and the curio shop will have something for you to remember the day by.
Times
The display hall and curio shop are open to the public from 8am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays (except on public holidays when it is not open).
The audio-visual presentations take place on Tuesday at 9am and 2pm, Wednesday at 9am and 2pm, Thursday at 9am and 2pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Fees
The cost of the audio-visual presentation and dissection is (as at September 2011):-
- R35.00 for adults
- R20.00 for children (4-12) and senior citizens
- R30.00 for adults (15 or more persons)
- R15.00 for children and senior citizens (15 or more persons)
Address
1a Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga
Directions
Driving from the Moses Mabhida Stadium / Kings Park Sporting Precinct head south towards the M12/Masabalala Yengwa Avenue. Take the 1st left onto the M12/Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and then turn right onto Athlone Drive. There is a slight left to merge onto the M4 towards the North Coast. Take the M12/Umhlanga Rocks Drive exit towards the N2 and then turn left onto the M12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Herrwood Drive and you will see the Sharks Board on your left.
Contact Details
Tel: +27(0)31 566 0400