Shark Teeth & Fossil Island Adventure Boat Tour

duration: 3 Hours
meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
group_size: Up to 6 Passengers
description: Charleston! Fossil Hunt for Megalodon shark's teeth, sting ray barbs, vertebrae, and preserved marine fossils.

Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more as you enjoy a boat cruise through Charleston's enchanted waterways to arrive at Shark Tooth Island! This island is rich with prehistoric fossils from Charleston's Ancient underwater past. Here, you'll find ocean Treasures to keep as you walk along the seashore with our expert guides on this unforgettable Lowcountry expedition! Take home all the sharks teeth and fossils you find and we'll even help you identify your discoveries on this exclusive tour. Enjoy your private adventure with friends and family for personalized attention and knowledge of fossils from your marine biologist guides. Shark Tooth Island is one of the best spots in South Carolina to find teeth of megalodon, true prehistoric giants of the ocean, along with the fossilized teeth of numerous species of sharks. Walk on the beach and enjoy beachcombing on our three hour boat trip that accommodates up to 6 guests for an amazing view of Charleston's skyline by water!

Join us for a spectacular Tour of the City of Charleston from the water and find fossilized teeth from the largest shark to ever live, dating back 3.6 to 23 million years ago! Sightsee from our 21 ft center console "Scout" with shade from the bimini T-top and a cuddy cabin with a marine head on a private charter in Charleston for an exciting cruise with your crew.

Bring your favorite food and beverages (BYOB) and a small cooler. A great getaway at the beach for friends, family, and your crew for quality time and a sharks tooth treasure hunt on the water in Charleston!

• Megalodon Teeth: Fossilized teeth from the largest shark to ever live. These massive teeth can reach over 7" in length and are triangular with a broad base and serrated edges.
• Great White Teeth: Smaller but equally fascinating teeth from ancient great white ancestors dating back from millions of years. They are triangular with a sharp point and have smooth edges often measuring 2 to 3 inches.
• Tiger Shark: Distinctive with a more elongated shape and pronounced serrations. Typically ranging from 1 to 2 inches and have a unique curved appearance.
• Bull Shark: Smaller and more robust, often featuring a broad triangular shape. Measuring about 1 to 2 inches and can have a less pronounced serration compared to Great White teeth.
• Hammerhead Shark: Usually smaller and have a unique shape with a distinctive point and slight serrations measuring around 1 inch long.
• Sand Tiger Shark: Characterized by their elongated, pointed shape and often have smooth edges measuring less than 1.5 inches long.
• Lemon Shark: Triangular and have a slightly curved shape usually ranging from 1 to 2 inches with a distinctive yellowish color due to the mineralization process.

Finding these teeth can provide insights into the marine ecosystems that existed millions of years ago in the Charleston area. Let's go explore!

what_is_included: We will provide a cooler with ice and bottled water!
disclaimers: *No shovels or sifters are used as we are conscious collectors and we minimize the negative impacts to the ecology. Ethical means of fossil hunting are used on our trips, just using the eyes to search and discover the rich ocean story of the past.