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Venice, Florida: Shark Tooth Capital of the World

Caspersen Beach calls itself Shark Tooth Capital of the World because of the fossilized teeth frequently found in its sand. Take care where you walk in bare feet.

Caspersen Beach

Address:
4100 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL
Directions:
From downtown Venice, turn south at the stoplight onto Harbor Drive and drive three miles until it ends at the parking lot for Caspersen Beach.
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Caspersen Beach - Shark Tooth Festival

Caspersen Beach is known for the abundance of fossilized shark teeth that can be found in its sand. This has made the beach a popular destination for fossil hunters and collectors.

An annual Sharks Tooth Festival is held every April.

[Chuck Moore, 07/17/2023]

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