SHARK CENTRES

Our work is conducted from our two centres located at Aliwal Shoal and Mossel Bay. The centres offer a comfortable residence, working facilities and a relaxed central hub for our team and visiting students, academics and travellers.  

Academic

The Shark Center provides academic space and facilities for visiting scientists, volunteers and research students 

Work stations

Lecture rooms

Research laboratory

Media suites

Logistics

The Shark Center houses the units extensive marine research, conservation and educational assets.

SCUBA wetlabs

Research vessels

Scientific equipment

Residence

Students and visiting scientists are housed within the centers comfortable and welcoming boarding facilities.

Catering services

Private rooms

Dorm rooms

Social areas

High speed internet

MOSSEL BAY SHARK CENTRE

The Mossel Bay shark research centre offers residents and visitors six bedrooms, academic lecture rooms, a wet lab with full SCUBA facilities. The setting for the centre is within 11 acres of roaming countryside, yet within a short 2 minute drive from the protected coastal bay of Mossel Bay.

Address

  • 182 Aalwyn Way
  • Aalwyndal
  • Mossel Bay 6520
  • South Africa

ALIWAL SHOAL SHARK CENTRE

The Aliwal Shoal Shark Centre offers residents and visitors four bedrooms, academic lecture rooms, work stations, secure safe storage, and a wetlab with full SCUBA equipment.

Address

  • 34 Edgerton Street
  • Freeland Park
  • Scottburgh 4180
  • South Africa

Is your dream to work with sharks?

ABOUT US

The Shark Research Unit is a shark and marine research and conservation institute driven by a passionate team of shark experts. We are located in South Africa and work in two regions of priority – Aliwal Shoal and Mossel Bay. 

Our core purpose is to conduct and support original shark research, conservation and education programs through strategic partnerships with marine scientists, postgraduate students, ecotourism operators and academic institutes. 

Our focus extends to nurturing a new generation (of all ages) of shark scientists, professionals and enthusiasts. We achieve this through our great white shark research internship, learner outreach programs and expert guided shark edu-tours  

CONNECT

MOSSEL BAY CENTER

  • 182 Aalwyn Way
  • Aalwyndal
  • Mossel Bay 6520
  • South Africa

ALIWAL SHOAL CENTRE

  • 34 Egerton Rd
  • Freeland Park
  • Schottburgh 4180
  • South Africa

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