Scuba Adventures-Venice Beach

Venice Beach " Sharktooth Capital of the World"

The Venice area represents one of those rare diving opportunities where divers are actually rewarded with tangible souvenirs- pieces of the planet’s history- unlike most other dive destinations, where only pictures and memories can be taken. Photographs last a lifetime, but prehistoric sharks teeth in these waters have lasted millions of years- and will still be here long after we’re gone.

Join us as we dive for sharks teeth on Florida’s west coast. These are not just any shark teeth, but those that belong to the carcharocles megalodon, a prehistoric giant shark, the largest carnivorous fish to ever have existed.

Millions of years ago, various species of sharks, including the megalodon, ruled this area of the Gulf of Mexico. Long after their extinction, they’ve left behind an abundance of teeth scattered across eight to ten different dive sites for divers to forage from either boat or beach.

In summer, surface water temperatures are generally between 75 to 80 degrees F and visibility 10 to 20 feet. In winter, expect water temperatures in the mid 50’s with 10 feet visibility. A wetsuit isn’t required for summer diving, but be prepared with at least a 5 mm suit for winter. The best diving is usually between May and December.

Want to shore dive? The most recommended sites are Venice Pier and Casperson Beach.