Where to Find Shark Teeth
17 mapped shark tooth spots across 6 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Fossil shark teeth weather out of marine sediments and concentrate in river gravels, beach wash, and phosphate deposits. The Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains produce the most, with South Carolina, Florida, and Maryland the classic hunting grounds.
Every mapped shark tooth spot
Best spotPeace RiverDeSoto County, FloridaPublic access · Shark Tooth, Megalodon Tooth, Fossil +2
Best spotDemopolis (Black Belt)Marengo County, AlabamaPublic access · Fossil, Shark Tooth, Calcite +1
Best spotEnglewood BeachCharlotte County, FloridaPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Shark Tooth, Sponge +1
Best spotGulf BeachesSarasota County, FloridaPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Shark Tooth, Sponge +1
Best spotBig Brook ParkMonmouth County, New JerseyPublic access · Shark Tooth, Belemnite, Fossil
Best spotMallows Bay ParkCharles County, MarylandPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil, Quartz
Best spotPoricy Park Fossil BedsMonmouth County, New JerseyPublic access · Belemnite, Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotCalvert Cliffs State ParkCalvert County, MarylandPublic access · Fossil, Shark Tooth
Best spotDouglas PointCharles County, MarylandPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotFlag Ponds Nature ParkCalvert County, MarylandPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotPurse State ParkCharles County, MarylandPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotRamanessin BrookMonmouth County, New JerseyPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotShark RiverMonmouth County, New JerseyPublic access · Shark Tooth, Fossil
Best spotTombigbee RiverItawamba County, MississippiPublic access · Shark Tooth
Gulf Beaches (South)Collier County, FloridaPublic access · Fossilized Coral, Shark Tooth, Sponge +1- Kiawah IslandCharleston County, South CarolinaPublic access · Megalodon Tooth, Shark Tooth, Agate
Matoaka Beach CabinsCalvert County, MarylandFee dig · Fossil, Shark Tooth
Top regions for shark teeth
United States
17 spots · 6 regionsShark Teeth rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find shark teeth?+
Maryland, Florida, New Jersey have the highest concentrations of shark teeth in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many shark tooth rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 6 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect shark teeth on public land?+
In the U.S., 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. Rules differ by country and region, so 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.
