Thursday, July 16, 2015

This happy little collection of fossil shark teeth was found under the F.J. Torras Causeway bridge in St. Simons, GA. When the waterway was dredged to construct the big bridge, the spoil pile (all of the sand and debris from the former ocean floor) was dumped on the bank. Treasure hunters can find all kinds of nifty objects, like tortoise shell bits, Native-American pottery shards and rare shells and fossils. I once found a completely intact cow shark tooth while wading in the waterway. This location is also a great place to fish, crab and watch for manatees and dolphins. Just before you arrive on St. Simons, make a right into the Morningstar Marina. Then take an immediate right and drive down to the boat launch. I wouldn't recommend hunting alone here; it is very secluded, and there are some sketchy characters who like to loiter. Be sure to check the tides before you head out; only low tide will do.


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