the honey hole
fossil hunting
make a memory that lasts a lifetime.
FOSSIL HUNTING EXCURSION
Millions of years ago North America was underwater. Vast seas with pre-historic creatures roamed the earth and seas. These animals were some of the largest creatures to inhabit the Earth. When they died, they would settle to the bottom of the sea. After millions of years the Earth’s crust appeared over the water and the North American landmass was formed.
Florida has a large concentration of fossilized remains that have become uncovered in local freshwater rivers which cut into the ground over time. The gravel, teeth, bones, vertebrae, and other remnants remain uncovered in the streams and rivers of Florida.
Shark Guy Fossil Hunting knows where the honey holes are to look, dig, sift, and memorialize your day in the river. We’ll put you into the right river and onto the right ground to collect a trove of fossilized treasure.
This trip will take roughly 6 to 7 hours to complete.
you may find
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megalodon
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shark's tooth
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vertebrae
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mastodon
the nitty gritty
details & itinerary
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We will target the Peace River, east of Sarasota. We will meet at a pre-determined location close to where we’ll drop the kayaks and canoe on the water. We’ll discuss orientation, equipment, navigation to the honey hole and expectations.
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Once at the drop location at the river, we’ll splash the boats and paddle about 1 mile to the gravel pit in the river. Guests must be able to paddle for 30 minutes to the targeted spot in the river.
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Plan to spend 4 hours in one to three feet of water in a river digging with special shovels to uncover fossils. Each shovel load will be placed into a sifter we provide. You’ll use the river water to separate the sand, clay, and gravel from the fossils. Plan to find something with every few shovelfuls. Make sure to wear eyewear allowing you to differentiate between small rocks and shark teeth.
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SHARK GUY FOSSIL HUNTING will sell you the materials you need after the trip to craft your own fossil hunting shadow box including glue and other materials. This way the family can participate organizing the treasures for the display to the world rounding out this amazing memory.
fossil hunting
claim your spot.
fossil hunting
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4 hr excursion | $120
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6 hr excursion | $150
Can you dig it?
Book your fossil hunting adventure today!
Drop us a line. Tell us what activity you’d like to do along with your desired dates and times. We will get back to you within 24 hours.