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Beach Vacation Hunting for Sharks Teeth

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Planning a Beach Vacation Hunting for Sharks Teeth in Venice, Florida

Hunting for shark teeth in Venice, Florida is one of the most rewarding, fun and unusual ways you could spend a vacation in Florida. The teeth you find can be used to make necklaces, bracelets, placed on display in your home or used, however, you see fit. Whenever a friend asks you where you got it, you can proudly tell them that you dug it up yourself in Florida.

DOES IT HURT THE ENVIRONMENT?

Not at all. People often associate digging for fossils with the careful excavation of something that’s delicate and fragile. The sharks teeth you can find in Venice, Florida, on the other hand, are completely different.

These teeth come from a creature known as the “Megalodon”, a shark that shed over 20,000 teeth throughout its lifetime. These creatures became extinct a long time ago, but their teeth still remain.

The area that we today know as Venice, Florida used to be the hotbed for Megalodons. They would frequently shed their teeth where the beach is now. Sometimes they would even pass away near the beach, causing their carcases to decompose and fossilize nearby.

In short, there are still millions of sharks teeth to be found in Venice, Florida. Looking for your own sharks teeth doesn’t hurt the environment in the slightest.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

There are a few key items you should bring when planning a vacation for sharks teeth hunting.

First, you’ll want to bring your standard beachwear. That means bathing suits, towels and most importantly sunscreen. You want a high SPF sunscreen if you plan on sifting through sand to find teeth. You could be in the sun for hours, so don’t skimp on your sunscreen.

You’ll also want to bring any jewelry making gear you might want if you plan on turning your sharks teeth into accessories. Even just a simple string and a few beads can go a long way towards making your own personalized necklaces.

CHOOSING A GOOD HOTEL TO STAY NEAR VENICE BEACH, FLORIDA

Choosing the right hotel to stay in Venice, Florida can make a big difference.

First, you want to stay somewhere that has free sifters. The last thing you want is to have to buy your own sifters or to have to pay to rent them. Sifters are your most important tool for finding sharks teeth, so you want to have access to high-quality sifters – for free.

Next, you want to have knowledgeable staff. The staff needs to be able to point you towards the best places for finding sharks teeth, as well as educate you on the right techniques to use. That means the staff needs to have people who regularly go sharks teeth hunting themselves, rather than just desk staff who take orders. The staff should be genuinely excited to help you have this unique adventure.

The Venice Beach hotel you choose to stay at should also have free beach bikes. Beach bikes are bikes that are designed to be able to gain traction in the sand. Since you’ll often be moving from spot to spot in search of sharks teeth, you definitely want to have a beach bike on hand. These can cost quite a bit to rent, so try to get them free.

One of the best hotels to stay near the Venice Beach, Florida that matches all these criteria is Venice Beach Villas. They have plenty of free sharks teeth sifters, free bikes and some great advice to dispense. They also have a full kitchen, so you can cook your own meals if you so choose.

On top of that, the best 5 beaches in Venice & Sarasota County area, Florida, are within 5 to 30 mins drive.

PLAN YOUR OTHER ADVENTURES

In addition to hunting for sharks teeth, you’ll often want to combine your Venice beach vacation with other kinds of adventures. The area has many other activities for you to choose from, including:

  • Scuba diving
  • Fishing
  • Jet skiing
  • Boating
  • Kayaking
  • Parasailing

And golfing, of course. In fact, Venice, FL, has some of the best public golf courses in the country. So, if you feel like playing a round of golf on your next Venice, FL, holiday trip, do check out this list of the 10 best golf courses near Venice Beach.

Planning a shark teeth hunting vacation in Venice Florida is an adventure you’ll never forget. Not only do you have all kinds of different adventures you can experience, but you’ll all come home with souvenirs that you dug up yourself. It’s an adventure that few people get to go on.

Venice, FL also has a lot to offer for those looking for a kid-friendly family holiday. Check out this list of the 9 Awesome Things to Do with Kids in Venice, FL. And if you wish to augment your souvenir collection or feel the urge to shop, these 9 Venice, Florida Gift, Souvenir and Specialty Shops have you covered.

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