Scan the shoreline and sand bars at the Florida beaches you visit and mark on the box below
the shells you �nd. Although the collection of sea shells is generally allowed statewide, if the
shell contains a living organism, leave it where you found it. Some areas of Florida have
collecting laws and penalties for their violation. To be certain, check signs or ask local o�cials.
Scorecard
Lion’s Paw Sunray Venus Clam
Lightning Whelk Southern Quahog
Moon Snail Triton’s Trumpet
Ponderous Ark Atlantic Giant Cockle
Sti� Pen Shell
American Auger Cardita Shell
Banded Tulip Florida Cone
Bubble Shell Fighting Conch
Calico Scallop Kitten’s Paw
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Captiva, Sanibel, and Marco Island on Florida’s Gulf
Coast are three of the best-known locations for
shell hunting. But beaches all along the Gulf, as
well as the Atlantic, are treasure troves, too.
The Gulf andThe Atlantic
BestPlaces to FindSeashells
20 MILES
G u l f o fM e x i c o
A t l a n t i cO c e a n
Orlando
Lake City
PanamaCity Beach
Tallahassee
Ocala
80
40
27
75
27
4
75
75
95
9575
10
10
275
1
1
Florida’s Turnpike
F L O R I D A
98
West Palm Beach
41
JacksonvillePensacolaBeach
Cedar Key
Honeymoon andCaladesi Islands
Anna Maria Island
Venice Beach
Captiva Island
Sanibel Island
Marco Island
JupiterIsland
Little TalbotIsland State Park
Fernandina Beach
Key West
Fort Myers Beach