There are multiple attractions near Shark Beach. Vaucluse House is a historic house built in 1839 that offers interesting insight into local history and it also has furnishings from the early to mid-19th century. Macquarie Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse near Nielsen Park Vaucluse, that is one of the oldest lighthouses in Australia and was initially built in 1818 – there is also a small museum at the lighthouse premises, along with a few historic buildings. Gap Park is a recreational park that offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and it also offers many amenities including park benches, a walking path, and a boardwalk. This park also has many historic sites and displays including ruins of shipwrecks, remains of fortifications, and old gun placements and it also has a rainforest. The Strickland House is a historic mansion that was built in the mid-19th century and has interesting Victorian Italianate-style architecture. While visitors are prohibited from entering this mansion, they can admire it from a distance. If you are looking for another attraction near the beach, Diamond Bay Reserve is a clifftop oceanfront recreational area that has a walking path and an off-leash exercise area for dogs – this recreational area offers amazing views of the Eastern Sydney shoreline and the Pacific Ocean.