Your Venice experience is not complete without trying to find at least a few shark teeth on the beach or purchasing a toothy souvenir downtown. After all, you are in the Shark Tooth Capital of the World! The City of Venice even has a megalodon shark tooth emblem on several of its new manhole covers. Here are some fun places and activities where you can start your shark tooth adventure.
Beaches
Caspersen Beach (Open to pedestrian and bicycle access only. Some amenities may be closed or inaccessible due to hurricane damage. Check site for updates.)
North Brohard Park
Service Club Park
South Brohard Park
Venice Beach
Guided tour by Venice Suncoast Tours
Sharks Teeth & More Family Adventure
3.5 hour experience starts at South Brohard Park Beach with a professional guide. Includes all the hunting equipment, an opportunity to turn your finds into mementos, and lunch.
Shops specializing in specimens (fossilized teeth, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, sand sifting supplies)
Earth Treasures
Fossil Frenzy
Sea Pleasures and Treasures
Shark Frenzy
Venice Museum & Archives gift shop
Exhibits
Venice Fossil Museum (located inside of Earth Treasures shop)
Venice Museum & Archives
Festival
Venice MainStreet organizes a two-day Venice Shark Tooth Festival annually in April. Next one is April 11-12, 2026.
venicesharkstoothfestival.com
Selfie spot
Take a photo by the giant Megalodon tooth sculpture outdoor at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce!
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Shark Tooth Capital of the World