NORTH MYRTLE BEACH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sandbar Shark Dig: Two Gallons of Ocean Matrix, Forty-Five Minutes of Shark-Tooth Hunting in North Myrtle Beach
A focused, 45-minute digging experience with Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures where novices and seasoned collectors sift ocean-floor matrix for shark teeth, fossils and the occasional Megalodon find.
Sandbar Shark Dig: Two Gallons of Ocean Matrix, Forty-Five Minutes of Shark-Tooth Hunting in North Myrtle Beach.
At Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures you stand over buckets of ocean-floor matrix and sift your way through real marine fossils. The Sandbar Shark Dig is built for a broad range of visitors — from first-time diggers to practiced collectors — and promises an array of shark teeth and fossils with the even-odds chance of uncovering a rare Megalodon tooth. Operators offer multiple digging options so you can choose how much material you want to work through.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two Gallons and Forty-Five Minutes
The format centers on concentrated, bucket-based sifting — the headline experience calls out two gallons of matrix to sift through in a roughly 45-minute session.
Shark Teeth and Marine Fossils
Standard buckets produce a mix of shark teeth from the Carolinas and beyond; participants should also be on the lookout for other marine fossils, including fossilized whale bone, and the rare possibility of a Megalodon tooth.
Four Tiers of Thrill
The operation offers multiple digging tiers — Sandbar Shark, Bull Shark, Great White and Megalodon — so you can select a level based on how much material you want to sift and how deep you want to chase rare finds.
What the day feels like
What the Dig Feels Like
You spend the session working a bucket or tier of matrix, rinsing and inspecting sediment to reveal teeth and fragments of ancient sea life. The process is deliberate and tactile — a short, concentrated hunt where even modest patience can yield evocative, fossilized pieces of the ocean’s past.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Typical session length is about 45 minutes.
Standard buckets contain a mix of shark teeth from the Carolinas and beyond; participants should be prepared to sift through sediment and may find other marine fossils such as fossilized whale bone.
This experience is run by Myrtle Beach Sharktooth Adventures at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a Sandbar Shark Dig session?
Sessions run about 45 minutes.
How much material will I sift through?
The headline experience notes two gallons of matrix to sift through.
What kinds of finds are common?
Participants commonly uncover shark teeth and other marine fossils; standard buckets produce a regional mix of teeth and occasional fossilized whale bone.
Are there different digging options?
Yes — the operator offers four tiers you can choose from: Sandbar Shark, Bull Shark, Great White and Megalodon.
Is it possible to find a Megalodon tooth?
There is a stated possibility of uncovering a rare Megalodon tooth as part of the experience.
Is this suitable for first-time diggers?
Yes — the operation is presented as suitable for both novices and experienced shark-tooth hunters.