Natal Sharks Board

Natal Sharks Board

Description

Public shows
The NSB welcomes and encourages visits by members of the public to its complex in Umhlanga Rocks where they can view a 25 minute audio-visual presentation on the day to day work done by the NSB as well as on the important role sharks and other animals play in the marine ecosystem. This is followed by a 20 minute dissection......

 Visit the display hall and view the large variety of lifelike replicas of sharks, fish and rays, including that of a 892 kg great white shark. Browse in the curio shop "Fathoms" where a treasure chest of unusual and stylish gifts, including hand crafts, T-shirts, leather goods, jewellery and other ornaments, await you.

The display hall and curio shop are open to the public from 8.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday. The audio-visual, followed by a shark dissection, is presented at the following times:

The facility is not open on public holidays.
Booking for school groups is essential - phone: (031) 566 0435 (direct line).The audio-visual may be viewed on its own outside the advertised show times, but by prior arrangement only. Please phone the booking office at the number listed above.

 Boat trips
For the more adventurous there are early trips out to sea. Experience and enjoy the sights of Durban as you travel through the harbour and out to sea into the rising sun. These trips are run seven days a week, and on weekdays one can see the shark nets being serviced along Durban’s “Golden Mile”. Sharks are not often found in the nets but there will be an opportunity to see and learn about the dolphins, seabirds and fish life that abound in our coastal waters.

Bookings for this two hour trip are essential and can be made by phoning 082 403 9206. The boat is licensed for 12 passengers but a minimum of six passengers are required. The boat departs from the mooring in front of Wilson’s Wharf (carpark No. 1) near the Point Yacht Club off the Victoria Embarkment esplanade (see Street Map on the right). Departures are early at approximately 06:30 (to be confirmed on booking) to coincide with servicing of the shark nets (weekdays only) and to beat the wind of the day. Visitors are welcome to bring their cameras but should be mindful of the sea spray. While the safety of passengers is of paramount concern, individuals who are pregnant or of frail disposition should be aware that the ride  beyond the confines of the harbour could be bumpy.
Minimum age: 6 years.

Rates

Boat Trips @ R200 per person (irrespective of age)