Museu do Tubarão
The Museu do Tubarão is a small shark museum at the Porto de Santo Antônio, with jaws and curiosities, and a restaurant famous for its shark fritters.
What there is at the Museu do Tubarão
The Museu do Tubarão is small and to the point: jaws, curiosities about sharks and information about the island's marine life. The visit is quick.
The cost is low. Check the price on the spot, because it may change.
The restaurant and the shark fritter
The museum's restaurant is famous for its shark fritters and shark bobó. The dish is made with sharks caught accidentally by fishing.
The price range is mid-level, between R$ 50 and R$ 120 per person without drinks. It has a view of the Porto. Other options are in where to eat.
How to combine it on the same day
The museum is at the Porto de Santo Antônio, a calm-water beach, great for children and with easy snorkeling at the shipwreck.
- Morning: snorkeling at the Porto, then the museum and lunch.
- Before dawn: the little road by the museum leads to Buraco da Raquel, the most famous sunrise on the island.
- Rain: combine it with Forte Noronha, Tamar and the Vila.
Sharks in Noronha
In the sea, sharks are common and almost always peaceful. Rare incidents have happened, the last one recorded in 2022. Don't feed them, don't chase them and respect closures.
Want to see them up close? See how diving works on the island.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Museu do Tubarão in Noronha?
At the Porto de Santo Antônio, near where the boats leave and on the way to Buraco da Raquel.
Is there a fee for the Museu do Tubarão?
The cost is low. Check the price on site.
What to eat at the Museu do Tubarão?
The shark fritters and shark bobó, made with sharks caught accidentally by fishing.
Is it a good plan for a rainy day?
Yes. Along with Forte Noronha and Tamar, it is one of the guide's Plan Bs.
See also
Praia do Porto (Santo Antônio)
Praia do Porto de Santo Antônio has a very calm sea and the hull of the Greek ship Eleani Stathatos, sunk in…
Buraco da Raquel
Buraco da Raquel is a rock formation in Noronha famous for its sunrise. It is a place to look at and…
Diving in Noronha
Diving in Noronha is considered the best in Brazil, with visibility that can reach 30 to 50 meters.…
Where to eat
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