Have you ever wanted a shark's tooth necklace, bracelet, or anklet? Or just a bottle of teeth to display? Collecting the teeth yourself is cheaper and more enjoyable than purchasing them, and you get the guarantee that they are real.
1Research and find a beach where shark teeth are found and then go to that beach.
2During the lowest part of the tide possible, look for areas were dark sand has been deposited or where teeth may be trapped such as washouts, around rocks, and other such places. Scoop sand up from these areas and run it through a sifter about a quarter of an inch size to let sand fall through separating larger pieces of material (hopefully sharks teeth). Look for dark triangular shapes.
3Inspect these pieces carefully to see if one may be a shark's tooth or if it's just a piece of a shell. Hopefully it is a shark's tooth.
4Put it in some sort of jar or bucket and use an identifier guide to figure out what type of shark it comes from.
- Shark's teeth may also be white or brown though dark colors are by far the most common.
- Once you've collected a number of teeth, you can make crafts with them, including painting them or attaching them to string for jewelry.
- Another way to collect shark's teeth is while scuba diving. On the ocean bottom, the teeth are usually easier to spot and more abundant if you are diving in an area where sharks live.
- When you find shark teeth keep in mind that means sharks might be very close to the area in which you are searching. However, sharks do not intend to attack you any more than you intend to go find one and pet it. There is no reason to worry. Just be aware of your surroundings so you can give a shark it's space if it happens to come by so it does not feel threatened.
- Do not attempt to collect teeth from a live shark. This is a dangerous activity for both you and the shark.
Things You'll Need
- A jar or bucket
- A shovel for scooping sharks teeth out of the sand.
- A sifter/seperator.
- A good choice of attire (something cool and washable) such as old clothing or a bathing suit.