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I found a large shark tooth down in Sanibel Island, how do I find out what shark it's from?

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Research sharks in the area where you found the shark tooth, which should help narrow it down.

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How many kilograms does a shark weigh?

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An average adult shark can weigh from 500 kg up to, in the case of great white sharks, over 2200 kg!

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I found a shark tooth 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Can you tell me what kind of shark it's from?

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It could be a tiger shark tooth, but depends on what species of sharks live in the area.

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Could I find shark teeth in Vancouver?

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You might be able to, as there have been sightings of some basking sharks near there.

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Found a tooth fossil behind my house other day how to identify age and what species?

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Try using a fossil guide online or in a book, I find that's helpful. I've identified plenty of fossils this way.

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Are there shark teeth in Sweden?

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Yes, you can find shark teeth in Sweden, along with many other things like fossils.

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Where is the best beach to find shark teeth?

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Venice, Florida is known as the shark's tooth capital of the world and Caspersen Beach is the place to find the most of them.

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Is a shark tooth white if it sits on a necklace in your bedroom all day and is worn on your neck sometimes?

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It will stay white as long as you keep it clean and stored somewhere safe.

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Can you find shark teeth in the Gold Coast?

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Yes, anywhere you go along the ocean shores, you can find shark teeth. Tiger sharks can be found along the waters of the eastern, western, and northern coast of Australia and they constantly shed their teeth, so it's a good chance you can find one.

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What types of sharks are commonly found along Malibu California?

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Great whites are more common to find in California. There really isn’t a specific shark that is spotted at Malibu.

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I found a small black tooth in Mexico beach Florida on the beach. From what shark is it?

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A "small" black shark tooth may belong to large species of sharks but it is rare that they'd wash up on shore, so it is probably from a smaller species such as an angel shark.

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I found a very smooth object that looks like a shark tooth but has no serrations. It’s very white with some yellowing areas. How can I tell if it’s a shark tooth?

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The best way to tell if it's a real shark tooth is to see if it has ridges and a gum line near the top. Also, you probably won't be able to break it as shark teeth are very strong.

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