Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum

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The Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum is one of the country’s main producers of hákarl, an infamous delicacy dating back to the island’s earliest settlers, who had trouble finding a reliable food source. The Greenland shark, a giant that can grow up to 24 feet long and weigh over a ton would have been perfect... if only it wasn’t toxic to eat. Rather than turn their noses up at this massive food source, the Vikings figured out how to make it edible: ferment it for a few weeks in its own juices and then hang it out to dry. At the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum you’ll see the tools commonly used in the production process, and learn more about the Greenland shark and the production of hákarl. Afterwards, you’ll be able to sample what Anthony Bourdain described as "the single worst, most disgusting and terrible tasting thing" he had ever eaten, and chase it down with Brennivín - an unsweetened schnapps. For more information, please visit www.bjarnarhofn.is