Venice Beach Day Trip: Shark Tooth Capital

Why Visit Venice Beach?

Venice Beach is the Shark Tooth Capital of the World—millions of fossilized shark teeth wash up on these beaches, making it the ultimate treasure hunt for all ages.

Quick Facts

Where to Hunt

Caspersen Beach (Best)

• Most productive beach
• Fossils in shell piles
• Bring a sifter/screen

Venice Beach

• Closer to town
• Good for beginners
• More people

Shark Tooth Festival Rock Pier

• Concentrated finds
• Check shell line at low tide

How to Find Shark Teeth

1. Look in shell piles – teeth mix with shells
2. Use a sifter – shake out sand
3. Check after storms – best finds
4. Low tide – more exposed beach
5. Walk slowly – they're small!

The Teeth

What you'll find:

• Fossilized teeth – 10,000-50 million years old!
• Sizes vary – Pinky nail to thumb-sized
• Colors – Black, brown, gray (fossilized)
• Species – Bull sharks, makos, even megalodon (rare!)

Tips

• Buy a Venice sifter – at local shops ($10-15)
• Morning after storms – best hunting
• Look for black triangles – among shell debris
• Kids love this – great family activity