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Meaghen McCord: Nestled in the old harbour on moss-covered rocks, an old stone building hide in the shadow of a cliff. Many passers-by and locals are unaware that this building holds more significance than most buildings in Hermanus. Following the blue spray-painted shark fins on the rocks, one discovers the South African Shark Conservancy (SASC). Meaghen McCord emigrated from Canada a few years ago and settled in Hermanus later where she founded the organisation. Inside these walls Meaghan who is the official Managing Director invites all to explore the wonders of sharks with her. She lives with her husband and daughter, and bears a deep-rooted love for marine life in general, but especially sharks. Above all else she finds the Zambezi Sharks very intriguing. Asking her why, she simply elaborates and says, “Zambezi sharks are still a mystery to many, and I am drawn to the unknown, wanting to discover more about them” Her love for sharks blossomed as a child, and her fascination grew as she got older. After obtaining her master’s degree in Fisheries Science, which more simply put is the study of fishery management and exploration focusing on sharks, Meaghen founded the facility that is located at the bottom of the old Harbour.
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Inside these stonewalls two large tanks accommodate a number of small sharks, as well as a smaller tank housing a spectacular example of marine life such as sea stars and shark eggs. Adjacent to the tank room is a large room with colourful walls of marine animals and chairs where plenty children have been educated about marine life, and sharks.
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