Venice · Fossil hunting

Caspersen Beach (shark's teeth)

The best-known spot to find fossil shark teeth in the Shark Tooth Capital of the World.

Caspersen Beach in Venice is the classic place to hunt for fossilized shark teeth. Venice calls itself the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, and the dark, triangular teeth wash up along the shoreline.

The south end of the beach is undeveloped, and there's a nature trail. It's about 45 minutes south of Bradenton.

Tips

  • Bring a sand sifter and look along the tide line.
  • Go early, especially after a storm.

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Where's the best place to find shark teeth near Bradenton?

Caspersen Beach in Venice, about 45 minutes south.

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