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Opening hours are currently by appointment only.

03/11/2026

What do crocodiles and sharks have in common?
More than you might think! Here's another fascinating exhibit at the Fox Tozer Museum, a large crocodile skull showing off those impressive jaws and teeth!
Crocodiles and sharks have something pretty amazing in common. Both come from ancient evolutionary lineages that have survived for hundreds of millions of years, long before humans ever appeared.
Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, while the ancestors of today's crocodiles date back more than 200 million years. Both survived the mass extinction that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs around 66 million years ago.
They're also two of nature's ultimate apex predators, sitting at or near the top of their respective food chains. Both have incredibly powerful jaws, remarkable senses and hunting techniques that have made them successful predators for millions of years.

Of course, crocodiles and sharks are very different animals, but they've both evolved into incredibly effective predators, and neither has needed to reinvent the wheel too much!

Here's a question for you. Would you rather come face to face with a large crocodile or a great white shark? www.foxtozermuseum.com

02/11/2026

Have you ever seen the inside of a Port Jackson shark's mouth?

Here's another fascinating specimen from our collection at the Fox Tozer Museum!
This is a real Port Jackson shark jaw, and if you look closely, you'll notice something rather unusual about its teeth.
Unlike great white sharks, which have large, sharp teeth designed for cutting through flesh, Port Jackson sharks have different types of teeth for different jobs!The smaller, pointed teeth at the front help them grip their food, while the broad, flattened teeth towards the back are designed for crushing hard shells.
Their favourite meals include sea urchins, molluscs and crustaceans, which they can crunch up with those powerful jaws.
Port Jackson sharks are also native to southern Australia and are a common sight for divers around our coastline. They're generally harmless to humans and are one of our more unusual-looking sharks.
Next time you're visiting the museum, have a close look at this jaw. It's a great example of how different shark species have evolved to eat completely different foods. www.foxtozermuseum.com

01/11/2026

Ever wanted to hold a real Megalodon tooth?
Well, here's your chance!At the Fox Tozer Museum, we have an amazing collection of fossilised Megalodon teeth on display, and they're certainly impressive!
The Megalodon was one of the largest predatory sharks ever to have lived, swimming our oceans millions of years ago. Scientists estimate these enormous sharks could grow to around 15–20 metres long, with some teeth measuring over 18 centimetres!

Just imagine the size of the mouth these teeth came from!

And here's the best part. Next time you're visiting, ask Amanda and she'll have a genuine fossilised Megalodon tooth that you can actually hold in your hand. Imagine holding something that once belonged to a giant shark that lived millions of years before humans existed!It's one thing to see them behind glass, but quite another to actually hold a piece of prehistoric history.

Make sure you ask Amanda when you visit. The kids love it, and we reckon the adults get just as excited! www.foxtozermuseum.com

31/10/2026

Ever wondered just how big a whale's backbone is?
Well, here's your chance to find out!At the Fox Tozer Museum, we have a collection of real whale vertebrae on display, and the best part is you can actually touch and feel them!
These enormous bones form part of a whale's backbone, providing support and flexibility as these amazing animals move through the ocean. Just imagine the size of the animal when you look at how big a single vertebra is!Unlike many museum exhibits where everything is behind glass, we love giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and actually feel a piece of natural history.
It's especially popular with the kids, although we reckon the adults are just as fascinated!
Next time you visit, come and have a feel. It's one thing to see a whale on television, but quite another to hold your hand against one of its massive bones! www.foxtozermuseum.com

30/10/2026

Mark's off to New Orleans!

Mark is heading to New Orleans today for the annual DEMA Show, one of the biggest diving industry events in the world!
It's a trip he makes every year, catching up with old friends from around the world, talking all things diving and, of course, checking out the latest innovations and technology, particularly in the technical diving world.Knowing Mark, there will be plenty of talking, a fair bit of reminiscing and probably a few new ideas for the museum along the way!
We're looking forward to seeing what he discovers this year and sharing some updates from New Orleans over the coming days. Safe travels, Mark, and try not to bring home too much more diving gear! www.foxtozermuseum.com

29/10/2026

At the Fox Tozer Museum, we have a genuine stainless steel chain mail glove that visitors can actually try on and feel for themselves.
These gloves were part of the protective equipment developed for divers working closely with sharks.
Made from thousands of tiny interlocking metal rings, they were designed to help protect against shark bites.The interesting thing is just how flexible the material is, despite being made entirely of metal!
It's quite heavy too, and you can imagine what wearing an entire suit of this stuff would have been like underwater.We've got a full shark protection suit on display as well, but this glove gives you the chance to get a hands-on feel for this fascinating piece of diving history.
Next time you're visiting, give it a try. It's not every day you get to wear something designed to protect you from a shark's teeth! www.foxtozermuseum.com

28/10/2026

Did you know sharks use their livers to help them float?

Here's something pretty interesting that many people don't realise about sharks!

Unlike most bony fish, sharks don't have a swim bladder to help them control their buoyancy. Instead, they have enormous oil-rich livers that help stop them from sinking.In some species, the liver can make up around 25% or more of the shark's total body weight!
The oil contains a substance called squalene, which is lighter than seawater and helps provide lift. At the Fox Tozer Museum, we have a rather unusual display containing real shark liver oil, showing just how much oil these amazing animals rely on to help them stay buoyant.
Historically, sharks were also heavily hunted for their liver oil, which was used in everything from industrial lubricants to cosmetics and other products. Sadly, this demand contributed to the decline of some shark populations, particularly deep-sea species.
It's another fascinating example of how sharks have evolved to survive in our oceans, and why understanding and protecting them is so important.Next time you're visiting the museum, have a look at this display.
It's one of those things you could easily walk past without realising just how interesting it is! www.foxtozermuseum.com

27/10/2026

Ever wondered what it would be like to dive wearing chain mail?

One of the more unusual pieces we have on display at the Rodney Fox & Mark Tozer Museum is this shark protection suit made from stainless steel chain mail.

These suits were developed to help protect divers from shark bites. The idea was that the interlocking metal rings could provide a protective barrier against a shark's teeth, although they certainly weren't shark-proof! Imagine diving in one of these!

They were heavy, awkward and certainly not something you'd want to wear on every dive.

Next time you're visiting the museum, have a closer look at this one. It's quite an amazing piece of equipment! www.foxtozermuseum.com

27/10/2026

What a wonderful night we all had

26/10/2026

Another new member of the museum family!

Meet little Buddy, the latest addition to Amanda Corp and our museum family! With Patsy’s little Matilda still attending puppy school and learning the ropes before she starts her museum duties, we thought we'd better get some backup organised!

So Buddy has officially joined the team as our relief meet-and-greet officer, ready to cover Matilda’s shifts when she's on holidays or relaxing at home. Not sure how much work we'll get out of either of them, but they're already pretty good at distracting everyone!

It's so nice having these little puppies around the museum. They certainly bring plenty of smiles, and I reckon our visitors are going to love them too.Welcome aboard, Buddy!

Address

107 Henley Beach Road
Mile End, SA
5031

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+61883631788

Website

http://www.foxtozermuseum.com/

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