After finding my first shark tooth fossil on Folly Beach in South Carolina, I quickly became obsessed with beach-combing for these shiny black treasures. After a months work, I've rounded up my favorite and most successful spots for finding shark teeth near Charleston. Good luck!
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Folly Beach, South Carolina
WHERE TO GO: East side of the pier. Between 5th and 2nd st.
WHEN TO GO: I found that the best time to be there is shortly after high tide, so you can search the shoreline as the tide is on its way out. Each wave pulling out turns over new teeth, and they are easier to spot when shiny and wet. The beach is so expansive, if you go at low tide it can be overwhelming to know where to look.
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Crab Bank, Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek
HOW TO GET HERE: Rent kayaks from Shem Creek (Coastal Expeditions) and head out to Crab Bank during low tide. It's ~ a 15-20 minute paddle once you leave the creek. Beach your kayak on the small island and look along the shoreline. (Found some of the biggest and funkiest teeth here!)
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Cosgrove Bridge, Charleston, SC
WHEN TO GO: The best time to come during low tide, look closely amongst all the rocks and shells. Mostly small teeth. (This is where I found my only white shark tooth)
You have all these shark teeth, now what?
MAKE NECKLACES: I made mine by wire wrapping some of my favorite teeth around a chain.
HACK: I bought some clearance necklaces from target that had a good 'base' and then cut off the original pendent(s) and attached my shark teeth by wire wrapping
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Happy Hunting!
Xx Suz
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