Where to Find Shark Teeth in the United States

6 mapped shark teeth spots across 4 U.S. states. Shark Teeth is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

Map showing where to find shark teeth across the United States, with 6 mapped spots

Top states for shark teeth

States ranked by number of shark teeth spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused shark teeth-in-state list.

Every shark teeth spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Englewood BeachNorth Beach RoadCharlotte County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
26.9242, -82.3614Public
Gulf Beaches (South)Seaview CourtCollier County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
25.9411, -81.7403Public
Gulf BeachesSouth Casey Key RoadSarasota County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
27.1229, -82.4711Public
Calvert Cliffs State ParkJuliet Low TrailCalvert County38.4070, -76.4120Public
Tombigbee RiverBeans Ferry RoadItawamba County
  • Shark Teeth
34.2120, -88.4071Public
Kiawah IslandBoardwalk 29Charleston County
  • Megalodon Teeth
  • Shark Teeth
  • Agate
32.6017, -80.0831Public

Shark Teeth rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find shark teeth in the U.S.?+
Florida, Maryland, Mississippi have the highest concentrations of shark teeth in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many shark teeth rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect shark teeth on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like shark teeth is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify shark teeth in the field?+
Field identification of shark teeth comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt shark teeth on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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