Guided Shark Tooth and Seashell Hunting Eco Tour on Manasota Key
Description
Discover the thrill of shark tooth hunting and seashell collecting on Manasota Key, a premier location for fossil enthusiasts. This guided eco-tour invites families and friends to explore beautiful shores while searching for ancient treasures like shark teeth, unique seashells, and rare sea glass. Expert guides share fascinating insights into the natural history of the area, making this both an educational and enjoyable experience for all ages. Perfect for swimmers seeking adventure amidst stunning biodiversity, this tour ensures lasting memories and treasures from the sea. - Family-friendly eco-tour perfect for all ages - Expert guides share knowledge and stories of ancient finds - Collect fossilized shark teeth and unique seashells - All participants must be able to swim; equipment rentals available
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Itinerary
This is the key where we will be searching for sharks, teeth and seashells.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Great experience, very convenient
I took my niece out for the day, this was on her wishlist. I can’t say enough about the guide! We had the best time, the knowledge he gave us about what to look for was amazing and he helped us all individually. The age range in our group was 18-70 and everyone had a great experience. Definitely a must and I can’t wait to bring my husband back. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Great experience. The guide was helpful and knowledgeable. I reccomend booking with him for visitors and people hunting for Sharks Teeth for tge first time!
I had a great time with Lee today on the eco tour. I would have been happy to find just one shark tooth, but he helped me find quite a few, which made me happy! He’s very knowledgeable about all things related to the teeth and other fossils that can be found. I was the only person on the tour today, so that was a big bonus! The other bonus was finding part of a megalodon tooth!
Shark tooth hunting 101. What a wonderful morning. Our guide was flexible, knowledgeable, experienced, and had patience. After the tutorial, we went to shark frenzy in Venice and purchased our own equipment. Our group found over 400 teeth in two days. Because of Lee we knew exactly what to look for.
We had an amazing experience on the Guided Shark Tooth and Seashell Collecting Eco Tour with Lee! If you’re looking to find shark teeth and learn about fossils, this is an absolute must. My friends and I found so many shark teeth and fossils, and Lee made it even better by teaching us what to look for and explaining everything along the way. I even found a megalodon tooth, which was incredible! This tour is perfect if you’ve never hunted for shark teeth before—we learned so much and now know how to spot things we would have otherwise passed right by. It’s also great if you just want a relaxed experience where all the equipment is provided and set up for you. Highly recommend!
This is a wonderful way to learn about fossils, shark teeth and sea shells. Lee does a wonderful job helping each person identify all the treasures that you gather. He provides all the supplies as well: chair, scooper, screen and a bag. The only thing I would say is that we all thought there was a boat to take us. We were setup right on the beach. Otherwise, this was a perfect way to get to find shark teeth and fossils and to have an expert help you in the process.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you and your group had a great time discovering fossils and shark teeth together — that's what it's all about. I appreciate you mentioning the boat expectation because I want to make sure future guests know exactly what to expect. Our eco-tour is entirely beach and wade-based — you're right there in the shallows of Manasota Key sifting through the sand where the fossils naturally wash up. No boat involved, just you, the Gulf, and millions of years of history under your feet. I'm updating our website to make that even clearer, so thank you for the feedback. Hope to see you back on the beach next time you're in Florida!
