Quick guide to finding fossil shark teeth while at the beach!
HOW TO FIND SHARK TEETH ON THE BEACH
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This fossil tooth is still embedded in the fossil bearing formation.
Most shark teeth found on the beach are actually FOSSILS that are millions of years old from offshore fossil formations
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Offshore Formations Occur Along:
The key to finding shark teeth on the beach is the location.
LOCATION IS THE KEY
Southern North Carolina South Carolina Northern Georgia Amelia Island and near Venice, Florida
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If you are at one of these beaches, slowly walk along the surf line at low tide looking for black specs. Shark teeth are often dark in color, appearing black.
HOW TO FIND THEM
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HOW TO FIND THEM
Look in area with small pebbles or shell pieces, they will wash up with this type of debris.
The teeth are usually smaller than an inch, so look carefully.
Larger ones sometimes wash up after a storm.
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COMMON SHARK TEETH
Carcharhinus sp. -Requiem Sharks
Carcharias sp. - Sand Tiger Sharks
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COMMON SHARK TEETH
Carcharodon hastalis - Extinct White
Carcharodon carcharias - Great White
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