Private low-tide boat trip to Sharktooth Island for fossil hunting
3 Hours
Up to 12 people
Private boat charter, Captain guide
Cancel 30 days in advance to avoid full forfeiture of payment. Delays due to weather or other unforeseeable situations are not subject to refunds. Full refund if the marina cancels due to hazardous weather or water conditions.
Bring your own snacks and drinks since there is no food, water, shade, or bathroom facilities on the island. Bring something to hold your finds, and pack a towel, sunscreen, bug spray, and a dry bag or case for phones and other devices. No glass, please.
Yes. You must be able to climb off the bow of the open vessel onto the shoreline in ankle- to knee-deep water. Expect to get wet and sandy (and possibly muddy).
Dress for the weather; temperatures can change rapidly on the water. Water shoes or rubber-soled shoes are recommended to help avoid injury from sharp natural elements. Consider a windbreaker, rain gear, or muck boots for rainy days.
Bull River Marina 8005 US Highway 80 East Savannah, GA US 31410
Shark tooth hunting here has turned into a repeat trip for many visitors, and it's easy to see why. Guides like Nick, Kara, and Captain Buddy bring a genuine enthusiasm and deep knowledge to every outing, helping guests find far more than just shark teeth. Fossils from mastodons, sperm whales, and even megalodon show up regularly, along with old cobblestones and pottery shards that make the whole experience feel like a real treasure hunt. First-timers consistently note that they were skeptical before going but came away with handfuls of finds. Beyond the shark tooth excursions, the marina also runs sunset cruises, water taxi service to Daufuski Island, and dolphin-spotting trips, all with the same well-reviewed crew. One reviewer noted the experience may work better for kids 12 and up, since the hunting involves spotting very small items across a large beach. Wearing water shoes is a tip that comes up more than once. Overall, the vibe is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun, and the high volume of repeat visitors says a lot about what to expect.
What a cool day! Wasn’t sure if I believed that we were going to easily find shark teeth, but lo and behold it is true! Each of the five of us came away with at least five or six or more teeth from shark, Sperm whale, mastodon, and megalodon teeth. Wow. We weren’t expecting to pick up items beyond the sharks teeth, but we ended up with cobblestones from the early 1900s, a brick from an old building and a chunk of pottery from something huge. Captain Nick was so knowledgeable about everything we picked up on the beach! What an amazing scavenger hunt. BTW I agree with their recommendation to wear water shoes/socks. Great day. Highly recommend.
Kathleen Taylor
May 19, 2026
What a cool day! Wasn’t sure if I believed that we were going to easily find shark teeth, but lo and behold it is true! Each of the five of us came away with at least five or six or more teeth from shark, Sperm whale, mastodon, and megalodon teeth. Wow. We weren’t expecting to pick up items beyond the sharks teeth, but we ended up with cobblestones from the early 1900s, a brick from an old building and a chunk of pottery from something huge. Captain Nick was so knowledgeable about everything we picked up on the beach! What an amazing scavenger hunt. BTW I agree with their recommendation to wear water shoes/socks. Great day. Highly recommend.
Kathleen Taylor
May 19, 2026