Sarah84 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Hi everyone! So my dream is to find a full shark tooth (I have found just one tooth so far, but not a full tooth) I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere in Melbourne (Australia) where I can be almost guaranteed to find a chunky shark tooth My daughters and I always go to Beaumaris and need somewhere new that isn’t too far away. Thank you for any help any of you can give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I wonder if @Paleoworld-101 might have some insight? I know he collected in a place called Geelong which seemed to have the pointy objects which you seek: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/61248-fossil-hunting-holiday-in-victoria-australia-dec-2015-jan-2016/&do=findComment&comment=653005 Cheers. -Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah84 Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 9 hours ago, digit said: I wonder if @Paleoworld-101 might have some insight? I know he collected in a place called Geelong which seemed to have the pointy objects which you seek: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/61248-fossil-hunting-holiday-in-victoria-australia-dec-2015-jan-2016/&do=findComment&comment=653005 Cheers. -Ken @digit Thank you so much for your reply Ken and your help with tagging someone to also help out I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 That's what we do here. If you do get out to find some nice shark teeth, remember to take a camera with you and take some photos of your fossil hunting trip. We love to see fossil sites that we'll likely never get to see in person and do a vicarious hunt here while reading trip reports. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah84 Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 5 hours ago, digit said: That's what we do here. If you do get out to find some nice shark teeth, remember to take a camera with you and take some photos of your fossil hunting trip. We love to see fossil sites that we'll likely never get to see in person and do a vicarious hunt here while reading trip reports. Cheers. -Ken I’m so glad that I found and joined this forum! Hopefully I find some help on where to find my dream shark tooth @digit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 PM sent. 1 "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Thanks. I knew you'd have some good guidance for her. I've learned that in this world you don't have to know everything--you just have to know those who do. Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurajayne Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I’d like to visit the Geelong location too but so far have been unable to find any information on location and access. if you wouldn’t mind sharing this information it would be very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I don't know the details of the Geelong site and so I don't know if it is a well known locality or a bit of a secret such that posting details here on an open forum might result in it getting hammered. I do know that @Paleoworld-101 has written about visiting there in the past: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/61248-fossil-hunting-holiday-in-victoria-australia-dec-2015-jan-2016/&do=findComment&comment=653005 It is possible that he will see this and might provide you with the details to locate this fossil site (possibly by PM if that is the wisest way to make this knowledge available). Welcome to the forum! Lots of great information here (and knowledgeable members). Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 2:07 AM, Sarah84 said: Hi everyone! So my dream is to find a full shark tooth (I have found just one tooth so far, but not a full tooth) I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere in Melbourne (Australia) where I can be almost guaranteed to find a chunky shark tooth My daughters and I always go to Beaumaris and need somewhere new that isn’t too far away. Thank you for any help any of you can give me. I have a friend who collects at Beaumaris when he is visiting family. It seems to be the best place in the area to find shark teeth but they aren't common. I have seen that people find sea urchins and sometimes a shark tooth there. The thing to think about is the teeth are weathering out of a layer and there might be other spots where they are washing ashore after a store or eroding out of boulders and sea cliffs as well. If I were you, I would visit other public beaches in the general region and see if other people are looking for fossils. You will of course need to be safe (be aware of the tides, rogue waves, go where there are other people around, etc.). You can try finding out if there is a local rock/fossil club that has a different place to look for shark teeth. I know in Australia, you have a word for prospecting for minerals or fossils - fossicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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