About Venice

Venice, Florida is known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World". It has a rich fossil history and is a popular destination for shark tooth diving. Millions of years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, Florida was almost entirely underwater. During this period, massive ancient sharks, including the Megalodon, prowled the warm seas. When these sharks died, their bodies decomposed, but their teeth, made of hard dentin and enamel, remained intact. Over millions of years, these teeth fossilized, becoming dark and mineral-rich. This is why most shark teeth found are black in color. As sea levels changed and land masses shifted, these fossil-rich deposits were exposed and eroded by the action of wind, waves, and tides, releasing their hidden treasures onto the beaches of Venice. The constant churning of the Gulf waters helps to uncover new fossils and shark teeth, replenishing the supply for collectors and enthusiasts. Venice beaches are known for their variety of fossilized shark teeth. You can find teeth from species like the Great White, Bull Shark, Lemon shark, the prized Megalodon and many more.