Join Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures for a private fossil digging experience in North Myrtle Beach. Discover rare shark teeth, including the elusive Megalodon tooth, and enjoy a personalized outdoor adventure on the South Carolina coast.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical fitness is recommended as digging involves bending, kneeling, and light lifting.
Wildlife
History
North Myrtle Beach sits on a coastline rich with prehistoric marine fossils, offering a window into Earth's ancient past.
Conservation
Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures focuses on sustainable practices by encouraging responsible fossil collection and preserving natural habitats.
Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures
Join Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures for a private fossil digging experience in North Myrtle Beach. Discover rare shark teeth, including the elusive Megalodon tooth, and enjoy a personalized outdoor adventure on the South Carolina coast.
Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures operates public shark tooth and fossil digging experiences in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The business offers a variety of one- and two-hour digging sessions that invite both novices and experienced collectors to sift through ocean floor material and uncover shark teeth and fossils. Many experiences advertise the chance to find rare Megalodon teeth, and participants can choose between standard and premium tiers to match their interest level and time available.
Offerings include named digs such as the Megalodon Standard Dig, Megalodon Premium Dig, Sandbar Shark Dig, Great White Standard Dig, Great White Premium Dig, Bull Shark Standard Dig, and Bull Shark Premium Dig. Sessions are presented in tiered formats with options described as standard and premium, and some premium listings reference four digging tiers for larger or more targeted hunts. Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures also hosts specialty events, including the Easter MEGSTRAVAGANZA — a kids 10-and-under egg hunt that features the chance to find special prizes, a guest appearance by speaker Charles Sheldon for tooth identification, and a raffle with prizes such as an entire tooth.
In addition to digs and events, merchandise options are offered for visitors who want keepsakes, including shadow boxes, teeth, stickers, and other items. All descriptions emphasize hands-on fossil hunting, accessible experiences for different skill levels, and opportunities for families and collectors to take home identified finds.
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Beach-based shark tooth hunts and fossil digs
Tours Offered
9 experiences
Range of digs, events, and merchandise
Typical Duration
1–2 hours
Sessions for beginners and experts
Special Events
Easter MEGSTRAVAGANZA
Kids 10 & under; guest speaker Charles Sheldon
Choose a one- or two-hour standard or premium experience, select a tier, and get ready to dig for shark teeth, fossils, and the chance to find a rare Megalodon tooth.
Bring sturdy gloves
Protect your hands from sharp fossils and rough sediment during digging.
Wear sun protection
The open beach offers limited shade, so sunscreen and hats are important.
Stay hydrated
Carry water especially on warm days to avoid dehydration during your dig.
Arrive early
Morning sessions provide cooler temperatures and better lighting for spotting fossils.
Sturdy gloves
Protects hands from sharp fossils and rough materials.
Wide-brim hat
Provides sun protection during extended hours outdoors.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the digging session.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Offers foot protection and support on sandy and uneven terrain.