Quick Details
Discover ancient fossils and gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating world beneath the waves of Savannah, GA.
Sharktooth Island is only available to visit at low tide, so this trip leaves at different times each day depending on the tide and can usually only be accessed for excursions once daily. The island is located in the Savannah River a short boat trip through the beautiful Marshlands of Coastal Georgia. This 3 hour excursion, drop off and pick up to and from the island, is the perfect opportunity to search for fossils and comb the shore for shells and other treasures. Guests must be capable of climbing off the bow of our open vessel onto the shoreline in water ankle to knee-deep. On this outing you will get WET, SANDY and maybe… MUDDY if you’re lucky!
Explore History
As our planet has aged, the water levels have risen and fallen many times, creating huge inland seas as well as changing the location of the coastline. Many species like the Miohippus or three-toed horse inhabited most of North America some 25-32 million years ago during the Oligocene. Another unusual fossil found belongs to the Camel family, the Camelops. The ancient camels were the forerunners of those of today, dating back to the late Pliocene to the end of Pleistocene, or from about 44 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago. From Mammoths to Megalodons, every trip to Shark Tooth Island is an adventure into the past.
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Gratuity is not included in your trip price, and we are in the service industry…Meaning our staff work hard for tips.
20% gratuity for Captain and Crew is required. Cash preferred, ATM on site, and can be gifted at the end of your charter.
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We always recommend the following to our groups as there are no resources on the island.
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Small Cooler for Drinks and Snacks (Sold in store, alcohol welcomed).
- Water Shoes (Sold in Store) or mud boots.
- For little ones, umbrella or tent shade and beach toys.
- Some tools are provided for sharing with the groups, you are more then welcome to bring your own digging tools.
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Once arrived at the island you will climb the bow of the boat and off the front to the land. Due to the island being underwater, except at the lowest tide, you will be greeted with some black, sometimes slick, mud. We always suggest a shoe that will cover your whole foot because of the oyster shells sometimes hiding in this mud or on the beach. Once past the mud you will find a large sand beach area that is ready for you to explore!
