The shark tooth capital of the world!
If you have ever wanted to find a shark's tooth, Venice beach is the place to do it. More fossils of shark teeth wash up on this beach than any other place in the world. Sizes vary from a centimeter long all the way up to approximately six inches long. Every time you go to the beach and search, you are guaranteed to find at least one.
The best searching times are right after or a storm or just as the sun is rising. The water has had all night to churn up the sand and wash fresh fossils onto the beach. If you bring a pair of goggles and a snorkel, go out about ten feet from the shore line and sift through the sand out there. Sometimes people have better luck since it is farther out.
Venice's sand is also a darker hue than most beaches in Florida because of the fossilized material mixed in with it. And if you have a dog at home and would like to bring them to the beach for the day, Venice has a spot designated for your furry friends.
So far in this blog I have pretty much talked about beaches around the Sarasota area, if there is any other topic you would like to learn about, comment on this post!
I went to Florida last summer for the first time and visited Venice beach. It's a really cool place! I drove my friends crazy though because I spent HOURS trying to find a shark tooth and I couldn't find one... I'll have to go in the morning next time. Thanks for the info! :)
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