An engaging experience awaited a group of primary school learners as they explored shark behaviour and ocean safety using a variety of interactive tools and games designed for fun and learning by the Shark Spotters team.
Muizenberg, South Africa (28 May 2025) – There’s no better time to learn about nature and its fascinating inner workings than when you’re young and eager.
That is exactly why the Shark Spotters educational team opened the doors to its Information Centre in Muizenberg to the Grade 6 learners from Spine View Primary School for an exciting and educational programme about sharks and ocean safety!
The programme was designed to introduce the youngsters to the fascinating world of shark ecology, with a special focus on shark behaviour.
“Using fun, hands-on tools like shark puppets and real shark specimens, such as jaws, skin, and egg cases, the learners got to see, touch, and explore these incredible creatures up close,” Shark Spotters said.
Learners then dived into a lesson on shark and ocean safety, including a demonstration of how spotting works and the important tools spotters use.
“To test their knowledge, the learners played the Race to Build the Flag game, working together to build all four Shark Spotters flags using puzzle pieces and teamwork.”
In an effort to make sure the young minds were also guided and informed about how to keep safe near the ocean, they also received a featured a practical session by the NSRI on drowning prevention and how to perform CPR.
“This gave the learners important lifesaving knowledge and the confidence to take responsibility for their own safety in and around the water.
“We wrapped up the day with energetic group games like tug of war and grab the cone, bringing big smiles and lots of laughter all around!”
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If those bright eyes and wide smiles are anything to go by, it’s safe to say it was certainly an epic day of enviro-learning!
Sources: Shark Spotters
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