3eds2w Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi everyone - This is my first time posting. My girlfriend and I are coming down to Summerville, SC to look for megalodon teeth. Does anyone know of any good locations that they would be willing to share? If not, does anyone know if the teeth are found "evenly" throughout the Hawthorn Formation? In other words, are there parts of the Hawthorn Formation that have many teeth compared to parts that do not have any? Sorry for any silly questions!. I'm a geologist but do not know much about this area. Thanks! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pocock Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Welcome to the forum, I can't help you with your question but you are in the right place to get the info you need Good hunting Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Welcome to the forum from New York! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Welcome aboard "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir.tommy.the.toad Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 welcome to TFF I have read there is some good hunting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Taylor Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Hi Pete.... I have been bottom of the river hunting in the area for 20yrs. I started hunting the creeks a few years ago. This year we found some nice megs and angustidens in a Ladson creek. I swore I would keep the location of that one a secret. Ladson is next to Summerville SC. As long as you stay about 20 miles inland you are in a good territory for finding teeth. Look for deep cut old creeks with formation exposed on the walls. Be prepared to walk the creek until you find gravel beds. The battle we have in the creeks is to find a location where it is not sanded-in. When you did in the sand, the flowing water immediately fills the hole back up. Its just best to walk until you happen upon a gravel bed. A drone mounted camera would be a great tool to use. Ha Ha. I will send you over a map to get you started. Edited May 12, 2016 by Lee Taylor Fossil Hunting in Charleston SC Charleston Shark Teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnuser Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 There is a father son team on YouTube that dive for sharks teeth. Google them. They find amazing stuff. Might help point you and give you more info on where to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 There is a father son team on YouTube that dive for sharks teeth. Google them. They find amazing stuff. Might help point you and give you more info on where to look. Referring to black river fossils? Good stuff but no specific locations are revealed. "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eds2w Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hi everyone - Thanks for all the tips! Here is a photo of everything that we found. I was amazed by the diversity of fossils. Some interesting finds included a parrot fish beak, a string ray barb, and some vertebrate bones. I have attached a photo of everything (see water bottle for reference). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Could you point out the parrot fish beak? "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Glad y'all were able to find such a wide spread of items! "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looks like you had a good time, congrats! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Taylor Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I am like Regan. I like fossils and especially sharks teeth but I am way more fond of the searching, hunting, collecting, and the socializing with like minded. Fossil Hunting in Charleston SC Charleston Shark Teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay30777 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I have always wanted to hunt fossils, especially shark teeth. I am new to this and see that Summerville is a great location for this. I can’t find any information about specific sites for Megalodon teeth. I want to plan a trip and get a guide or meet up with good people for a several day hunt. I don’t know how to do this and am looking for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Jay30777 said: I have always wanted to hunt fossils, especially shark teeth. I am new to this and see that Summerville is a great location for this. I can’t find any information about specific sites for Megalodon teeth. I want to plan a trip and get a guide or meet up with good people for a several day hunt. I don’t know how to do this and am looking for help. Welcome to TFF! The best way to get some help with Your quest would be to start Your own thread. This is an old thread and may go unnoticed. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Jay30777 said: I have always wanted to hunt fossils, especially shark teeth. I am new to this and see that Summerville is a great location for this. I can’t find any information about specific sites for Megalodon teeth. I want to plan a trip and get a guide or meet up with good people for a several day hunt. I don’t know how to do this and am looking for help. You can contact Ashby Gale at Charleston Fossil Adventures. He's got tours on the beach or by kayak further inland (my recommendation). Good luck! "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, reddesilets said: You can contact Ashby Gale at Charleston Fossil Adventures. He's got tours on the beach or by kayak further inland (my recommendation). Good luck! I would second that .... also Low Country Fossil Excursions is also an operation that has potential for meg teeth ... Angustidens are cooler anyway ... Cheers, Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Brett Breakin' Rocks said: Angustidens are cooler anyway ... Love them! Hemis are my fav though 1 "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, reddesilets said: Love them! Hemis are my fav though Hemi vs Angy .... epic battles ensue ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 IDK, I have plenty of both... I have more Hemis and their colors vary more... but I don't have any hemis over 2", but I do have such an Angy... guess it'd be a draw in the end. "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, reddesilets said: IDK, I have plenty of both... I have more Hemis and their colors vary more... but I don't have any hemis over 2", but I do have such an Angy... guess it'd be a draw in the end. If I found a two inch hemi I would jump for joy. They're such cool teeth, right? On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, FossilsAnonymous said: If I found a two inch hemi I would jump for joy. They're such cool teeth, right? I think someone found a huge one like over an inch recently? I could totally be remembering that wrong though.... I think I have a tiger shark tooth that is about an inch long... But yeah, hemis are so great for their interesting pattern of serrations and the variety they come in depending on where they were in the jaw... "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yup, it was 1.75" hemi, so almost 2". O.o wowza "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 And found another post by someone that found a 2" hemi... so yeah, they are out there! "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddesilets Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Oh, duh... that was @Brett Breakin' Rocks 1.75" hemi LOL I'm such a dork sometimes! LOL 1 "Direct observation of the testimony of the earth ... is a matter of the laboratory, of the field naturalist, of indefatigable digging among the ancient archives of the earth's history." — Henry Fairfield Osborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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