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When I arrived in Phuket in the summer of 2000, The Shark Club was one of only 2 nightclubs in Phuket. The Shark Club was without a doubt the most popular nightclub in Phuket, and in my opinion it was the best nightclub I have ever been to. Since then the nightlife in Phuket has never been the same, sure there are many great bars, but none that will ever be as iconic as The Shark Club.

The Shark Club was one of the most talked about and most popular bars in Phuket. This is a brief history of The Shark Club and owner Kevin Radke. This article discusses what made the club so successful, as well as the events leading to the closure of the club in 2002. Also we announce the opening of the new club in 2011.

When I arrived in Phuket in the summer of 2000, The Shark Club was one of only 2 nightclubs in Phuket. The Shark Club was located on the corner of Bangla Road, in the heart of Phuket's Patong Beach. The nightclub was a favourite hangout for local bar girls and freelance working girls that were looking to hookup with western men. There were no bar fines, and the dancers were not expected to go with customers as part of their contract with the club. This is where I met the lovely "Tukta"