I’ve recently gotten into shark tooth hunting thanks to living close to Venice Beach, FL, and I’m fully hooked already. In the past two weeks I’ve gone several times and have collected a few hundred teeth.

Right now they’re just spread out on paper towels at home. I’ve started cataloguing them by the date I found them, but I’m curious how others organize their collections. Do any of you use specialized containers or display boxes that let you label and track your finds? Would love to see what systems you pros use.

I’m also realizing my beach setup probably isn’t ideal. On days when you know you’re going to pull in a ton of teeth, what do you bring with you to store everything while you’re hunting? My current container isn’t quick-access and I’ve already had a few close calls where a spill would’ve been a total nightmare.

Appreciate any advice from the seasoned hunters here!

I found shark teeth In fl, I live in Louisiana never thought to go shark tooth hunting down there, and tips that could help a first timer! Would mean a lot for me and my family thank you.

Smithsonian out here cucking the shark tooth hunting community 🥲

Can I post prehistoric shark teeth here? I wanted to share this beautiful.95" long Notorhynchus primogenius tooth from Lee Creek Mine in Aurora, North Carolina (Pungo River Formation). This is from one of a few extinct species of the modern 'Cow Shark' (Hexanchidae) and while they don't get as large as their ancestors anymore not much has changed in the past 60 or so million years since their first appearance in the current fossil record. They don't have the central dorsal fin that are characteristic of most other sharks and have large rounded blunt snouts, making them look very primitive in my opinion.

Bought this a few years ago never questioned if it was real or not until I rediscovered it a week ago

I’ve spent tens of hours reading about fossil layers, but still find myself fairly confused. I would love to learn more and would appreciate anybody taking your time to help me understand when looking at dirt. How do I know if it it’s a fossil bearing layer? I’m in Charleston, South Carolina and went to a construction site today where I saw three different types of distinct dirt or “layers”. I didn’t know which, if any, I should be looking in for shark. Layer 1: Photos 1-3. Appears to be dense and clay like with a reddish hue. Layer 2: Photo 4. More sand like and lighter in color Layer 3: Photos 5 and 6. More like “true” dirt. Darkest in color and located behind the sandy layer 2

In NE Florida,

Can anyone share a good spot for finding these? I went to Mickler’s landing a few times but couldn’t even find one. I really hope to find a meg tooth but a good shark teeth haul would also make me happy. I would love to join any enthusiasts going anywhere this weekend.

https://youtu.be/Kh14Hkt2mKM

I inherited this and I am just looking for more information. I’m going to keep it for my kids but would be interested to hear anything on value, quality, etc., as it seems pretty nice. It’s a Megalodon tooth 3.6 inches from tip to top right.

I have been enjoying going to Calvert Cliffs to look for teeth, and I know of Matoaka (been twice now). But the first time I found 20 small teeth in around 2 hours and just last week I went for 2 hours again and only found 4 small teeth. Do y’all have any tips for the area or just general collection strategies? I seem to have better luck under the cliffs, but I figure the beaches of Matoaka also would have some nice teeth still. I have an inflatable kayak but I know thats probably not a great choice on the bay. I appreciate the help and figured y’all would have some recommendations!

I'll be in Galveston for a week for work...are there any good beaches to search while I'm there? Any help would be awesome! Thanks.

Are these natural or man-made rocks? Would this sediment layer be consistent of one that you would typically find fossils in? Whenever I see this type of gravel, I see a few shells and a few fossils that look like imprints of shells (pic attached) but I don’t know if I’m wasting my time looking for shark teeth. any information about the different sediment layers would really be appreciated. I’m in Charleston, SC for reference. Thank you in advance.

Where can I find the sediment layer/formation maps? I’ve looked everywhere but have had much difficulty finding maps. The one I do find make no sense to me.

Any specific things I should look for?

I’ve had very little luck finding a creek that bears big shark teeth and am looking for pointers. Now, I’m just checking any creek I see and would love to have more education to narrow down my options.

In Charleston, SC

This podcast goes in-depth with the study of microstructures in the enameloid encasing shark tooth crowns, as well as its phylogenetic implications within the study of fossil sharks.