Shark Gang Taitung Shark Museum Introduction
The Shark Museum is located alongside Provincial Highway 11 at the northern end of Chenggong Township. The huge "Shark Museum" sign and numerous adorable shark illustrations are quite eye-catching! The owner, Mr. Chen, is a fisherman from Chenggong Township in Taitung County, and his family has over 30 years of experience working with sharks, earning him the nickname "Shark King" locally. Due to his work in the marine environment and witnessing a sharp decline in shark populations over the past decade, Mr. Chen decided to collect and preserve information and specimens related to sharks, aiming to help more people appreciate the beauty of sharks and raise awareness for marine conservation. More than 20 years ago, he transformed his warehouse into Taiwan's first shark museum, showcasing over 40 types of shark teeth, specimens, and the culture and stories behind past shark hunting. The museum offers free admission to the public and welcomes schools to conduct field trips. In recent years, the Shark Museum has also transformed to provide dining services, and the public is invited to make reservations for meals!
