Where to Find Shark Teeth
17 mapped shark tooth spots across 6 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country 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.
Top regions for shark teeth
United States
17 spots · 6 regionsMap showing where to find shark teeth, with 17 mapped spots
Every mapped shark tooth spot
Shark 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.
