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“Venice divers, sharpen your sifters! A relic from the ocean’s ancient empire has surfaced — and by the looks of it, this one could take a bite out of history.”
Diver Discovers 6-Inch Megalodon Tooth off Venice Beach — The Ocean’s Time Capsule
Reported May 18, 2025 (Venice, Florida)
A 6-inch megalodon shark tooth found in Venice, Florida. (@kristinasunderwater / FOX Weather)
A collection of teeth and fossils found by Kristina Scott while diving. (Kristina Scott / FOX Weather)
A diver exploring the sandy bottom off Venice Beach — known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” — uncovered a six-inch fossilized megalodon tooth, remarkably intact. Scientists estimate the tooth dates back roughly 3 to 5 million years, from when Carcharocles megalodon ruled the ancient seas. The discovery highlights how Florida’s submerged limestone shelf still hides pieces of our planet’s prehistoric story waiting to be found.
Arthur’s take: “Some collect coins, others collect moments — but the ocean collects eons. That tooth isn’t just a fossil; it’s a handshake across 5 million years. Keep your eyes on the surf line, friends — she still gives gifts.”
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune — Venice diver finds 6-inch Megalodon tooth
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