Looking for seashells after a storm. Sharks, shells and sea life!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you all for your amazing help with shells and fish/shark IDs! After so many people weighed in, I'm thinking the sharks are bull sharks and the skull is a drum or black drum fish skull. I mean it when I say you never know what's going to be out there!

[@seriously.....]

Sharmon How did you all know those were sharks and not dolphins?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@seriously..... The type of dorsal fin, the way they were swimming and a glimpse of a tail. They were probably bull sharks.

[@mlgauss60435]

@@SWFBeachLife and bull sharks are very aggressive! Be safe out there!

[@seriously.....]

​​@@SWFBeachLifethx so much for the info and your reply!! The sharks are so close to the beach!! Would they bother swimmers if it were that time of year? I look forward to your videos every Sunday all week long! you are one of my absolute favorites which is so surprising to me!! Being from northern Maine about 4½hrs away from the coast lol you really are living the dream Sharmon!!❤ do you shell enough and film enough content to hook us up with 2videos a week sometime in the future??

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@seriously..... I’m not sure if the sharks would bother people. That water was pretty murky so accidents certainly can happen. Maybe once my channel is my FT job I can make 2 vids a week but for now I can only swing 1. 😃

[@lizblameuser7552]

Apprentice…no my friend you are the QUEEN of the beach! And we are your loyal followers..thanks for bringing us along..❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well shoot - thank you so much! ❤️

[@carlottamccormick430]

Agreed! No apprentice in these videos!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Dear Sharmon, What a wonderful morning at the beach! Seeing those 3 sharks so close to the shore was amazing! I'm so glad that lady told you about them, so you and we could enjoy the sight of them. That little hermit crab was so cute! He really took advantage of you while picking him up. And the shells..... all those paper figs, you've got to love them. 😍 It's always so much fun to see how the shells clean up after you treated them. I had little hope for that true tulip, but it turned out amazing well! Sending you lots of love and, of course, a big hug, xoxo ❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

I missed another true tulip that looked like it had some good promise - oh well! I was actually quite surprised that the shell piles weren't bigger. I am always surprised at what I find. Those sharks in the surf were super cool. I'm lucky that woman told me about them. I may have missed them! Be well beach friend! ❤️

[@susancollins9074]

FYI- don’t plan a vacation thinking Sanibel Island is always full of intact shells. I did this and was sorely disappointed. Only sharp broken shell that you had to wear shoes on the beach so not to cut your feet.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sorry you didn't hit Sanibel on a good day. It's true, not every day is an awesome day so going at the right time (early at low tide) certainly helps!

[@lynncooper1781]

You're my all in one source for shell information,I go on the web to find more pictures and do research,folks, this is the best shell videos you can watch.❤❤❤❤❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I think I might make a video to show people my process of identifying shells 😃

[@saraclark8611]

🙋🏼‍♀️ FFC lover! I love the ones with the bright orange, or purple apertures /lip! Honestly if it is in one piece I will find a reason that makes it a keeper! Today is day three living in Fort Myers, can’t wait to get to the beach and start exploring. Made it to Bonita beach for just awhile before it started raining yesterday! Rain or shine this place is heaven on earth! Thank you for the walk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh you are going to love it here! Don't over look Bunche Beach too! I haven't been there in a while, but it's a fabulous "locals" beach. I found my first wentletrap there!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Good evening, dear Beach Angel and all my beach-loving friends! I hope you've had a great week! Here in the mountains of East Tennessee, we're expecting six to eight inches of snow and temps approaching the sibgle digits over the next few days. Brrr! 🥶 Wow! Y'all did get clobbered! I was watching the weather and observed that the wind was pushing water on shore. Hope you remembered that sea horses get pushed way up the beach! Those sharks are so cool! When I was training to be a lifeguard, nearly fifty years ago, we were taught to punch a shark to discourage them. Their skin feels like sandpaper! Fortunately, I never had to do that! You're finding really pretty shells, big ones, too! I'm so happy for you! Oh, Beach Time! I wait all week for the waves which soothe my nerves and whisper their secrets to me. That looks like a gator to me! So glad you made a good haul today, Beach Angel! Those shells really cleaned up well. This always reminds me to clean my shell collection! Much live to all of you! Be blessed as you move forward with your lives. ❤🐚🧜🌹

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Out here in SW Washington State we just had a storm that brought us several inches of snow. Tuesday they have predicted more snow then freezing rain. Temps and wind have been nasty too. Somewhat unusual for us.

[@bethhaas9859]

Hi, Itty bitty..love your comments every Sunday. You have quite a way with words. Stay warm!❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those shark were really the highlight for me. I just love that I never know what is going to be out there for me. Each trip to the beach is truly an adventure! And I left that snow behind over 4 years ago now. I still remember throwing away my ice scraper! Stay warm beach friend!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

​@@bethhaas9859Thanks! I was trained as a technical writer years ago. It's lots more fun writing about seashells and the beach than operational manuals!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

​@@miriammacdermot5601Hope the snow is more fun than hassle! I am a native Floridian, so I still enjoy the snow. We already have several inches here! 🥶❄️☃️🌨️

[@clarebeelman9691]

Enjoying a warm spell of -6 deg F in MT right now.... I would've been collecting every paper fig on that beach. Thanks for the virtual beach vibes!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

I love paper figs too. Nice to see that someone else likes them so much too.

[@JerrySmith-jm2hu]

It is - 9 degrees with 24 below wind chill. Your channel makes it warmer for us . Missouri winters are miserable. Great to see progress on s/b island. Stay warm and happy shelling.

[@allmightygreat1892]

For sure. Chicago il. Brutal past few weeks.

[@carriechristie9058]

About 4:00 on Sunday afternoon I start watching the clock in anticipation of your 6:00 beachwalk. Sharmon, You always make me smile. You are so appreciative of all the shells you find.❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!! 🙏🏼

[@LilyBurana-d9g]

Yes, she's the best, right? I totally feel my blood pressure drop watching her videos. "There's a critter inside, let's get him back to the water." and "Nice little apple murex," etc etc. :)

[@carriechristie9058]

@@SWFBeachLife Sharmon,

[@carriechristie9058]

@@SWFBeachLife Sharmon, I had to have an MRI last evening. I am extremely claustrophobic. During the whole 45 minutes scan I kept thinking of you and hearing well hello beach friends. Then I tried to envision all the shells that you picked up and then of course some beach time. I was thanking you over and over last night and you didn't even know it. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@carriechristie9058 Oh my goodness I hope you are okay! I am thrilled that I could be with you and help you through those 45 minutes. You deserve a trip to the beach!

[@janiebennett5645]

Well THAT was a phenomenal day at my old stooping grounds. The sharks were awesome! You gathered quite a load of shells. I'm living my life vicariously through you!! Thanks, as always, Shar, for taking me along. Until Sunday, my beach loving friend.🌇🏖❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me! And I hope you have a super week too!

[@janiebennett5645]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you so much!! Looking forward to our outing Sunday. ❤

[@Shelviliger]

😮 my goodness 🦈🦈🦈!!! I've heard sharks can swim in water low as a few inches. Never believed that until now. What a wonderful shot 📸

[@SWFBeachLife]

Crazy right? Thank you for watching!

[@carolmusso7767]

You learned a thing or two and taught me a thing or 200! I know so much more about sea creatures because of you. Thank you! ❤️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome beach friend! Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@leert2698]

I hate to say how envious I am right now of your wonderful beach time as we have 17* and going down a few more degrees, it sleeted first and now snowing. Yes, it’s pretty but I sure would love to be shelling. I’m glad you had a good day on the beach. For all of you inlanders that are getting snow too, hang in there. We’ll be back down to the beaches before too long. Have a great day everyone ! Thanks for sharing your beach time with us !

[@susanknell9421]

I'm watching this video sitting on my balcony overlooking the Gulf at Tween Waters Resort! Tomorrow we leave to drive to the Keys for a few days before returning home to Kansas. I did find a piece of a junonia and this time was able to identify many shells, thanks to your videos!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's awesome! I hope this rain holds off for you! Tide will be 0 at 9:53am - perfect for a few minutes of last minute shelling! I tried to find shells in the keys and it was a bust for me. I hope you have a safe trip!

[@gregmoore8796]

I love your videos. Your commentary is fantastic. It's so relaxing watching the surf and looking for shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so very much! And thanks for choosing to come to the beach with me!

[@wendys.miller9807]

So, Sanibel had a storm. I live in the Chicago metro area, we had snow storms Wednesday thru Friday, had about 10 or 11 inches of snow with lots of wind. I am watching this Sunday Night and the temperature is -13 with a windchill of -33. BRRR wish I was in Florida!!!

[@kellywelter524]

I’m in Iowa. We’ve had no snow until last week. …23”! 🤦🏻‍♀️ We are waaay below zero here too. Stay warm!

[@mariejung73]

The orange shells..wow! The only thing I want is for your videos to be longer😁🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

Maybe one day - when this KZbin thing is my full-time job I can make that happen 😃

[@oceanluvngal]

Love how the shark eye looked before all of it's lovely delicate decorations were removed. To each their own I guess.

[@denisem6754]

The sharks made me start humming Jimmy Buffet's "Fins", lol. Great walk along Sanibel and the shelling looked wonderful. I really enjoy these weekly doses of beachy goodness!

[@shancan6328]

I love the calico scallops. They are so beautifully designed and each one unique. I also love the olives even though they seem common to you. They are so smooth and a lovely shape. But who am I kidding... I love them all.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Same. I still can't resist a pointy, shiny olive!

[@cazee100]

Oh Sanibel. How lovely to see that Sanibel is coming back so well, I remember how bad it got hit in the hurricane - heart breaking but look at her now. Amazing shells and was it my imagination or were those angel wings huge? Amazing to see the sharks in so close, I would also venture a guess at bull sharks. You certainly got a pretty picture with the shells, sharks and dolphins today. Said it before, you have a tough life😂 Hugs, stay safe xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was expecting piles and piles of shells but all I got were sharks 😂 I am always pleasantly surprised at what I find out there. Someone else said Bull shark - very exciting to see them so close to the beach. I hope all is well by you. I know I owe you an email.

[@deborahcorreale352]

So cool to see the sharks just lazily swimming around. Love your beach walks best part of my week

[@SWFBeachLife]

🙏🏼

[@carold.m.3001]

I love those calico scalops, so beaultiful with its collors!

[@ninakerstetter579]

Thoroughly wonderful “get-away” from January blahs up north. Loved seeing the sharks! Thank you ! ❤️

[@kathyjund7212]

A terrific visit to Sanibel.. thanking you for being our professional sea shell treasures collector!!!

[@sonjag.8686]

I’m very much into the shark eye moon snails Thanks for cleaning the beaches 👍🏻✌🏻

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@maryjobrown6697]

I so miss the sound and smell at the beach.

[@fredamoore1743]

Sharmon I look so forward to you every sunday. Your voice calms me. I think you have become my therapy although I do love the beach and those shells. Last time I was on Sanabel was Sept and I gotta say it looks better everyday. Never saw sharks down there before. That was awesome! Not a bad day of shelling! As I always say "wish I were there." Hope you have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am going to dig more into this whole "therapy" thing. A lot of people tell me I calm them and I am a HUGE believer in therapy so if I can find any other tips and tricks I'm going to include those as well in my videos. I live my life with intention and I'm a pretty happy person if I do say so myself. Maybe I can help people beyond just a 30 minute video. Well...at least I can try! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@janinedevilliers510]

Hi Sharmon, wow, the paper figs and fighting konks are stunning. My faves 😍 All stunning finds really. I loved seeing the sharks, birds, crabs, critters, egg spirals, tree, cleaned up beach bits, for mother earth & cleaned bleached/acid dipped shells. I thought they were worth it. Action packed. 😅 I wish I could teleport myself to Florida from cold snowy Germany. 🥶 Well, we get to pretend to go to the beach with you and get some beach time, so thank you. Till next week, be blessed everyone, bye.. 👋🏖️🐚😎⌚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Stay warm beach friend!

[@susanabran5326]

Beautiful gathering of shells today! Though I do see this was four months ago. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@nikiakbik5896]

The skull! I want to say it's a dragon! Yes but I can Dream. It was cool. ALSO Sharks and Dolphins! What a day for you. Nice. I haven't watched in awhile. My son is visiting in Tampa and I am so Jealous. If he goes again I gonna tag along just to go find shells. You make it so fun and exciting. Thank you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@wandadorsey8895]

Really enjoyed the barnacle encrusted moon snail.

[@hddaniels5]

I also absolutely love the Florida fighting conch's!! I found Soo many on Ft.Myers beach in November, many I had to return to the water, but so fun!!

[@heidicook4030]

My favorite part of a juvenile Florida fighting conch are when it has colorful ridges😊

[@allmightygreat1892]

First time seen sharks so close. They never stop hunting.

[@terryhopeful]

Yep, I do love the Florida fighting conchs -- especially the color variations displayed together! The caramel color variety remind me of a cameo brooch from my childhood poking around in a jewelry box.

[@bethhaas9859]

Sharmon, I hope you get many, many more monetary supporters so we all can go along on your adventures, which is expensive to do. I appreciate all that you do, your talents, your kindness, your thoughtfulness to your viewers and the environment. And, of course, the shells. ❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

What an incredibly sweet thing to say. Thank you so very much 🙏🏼

[@denise20240]

That shark eye cleaned up is fantastic. Appreciate your dedication to beachcombing. Love seeing great finds. ❤️🇨🇦

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming to the beach with me!

[@ConnieTurner-x6x]

I look forward to your walks every week. I would love to be able to explore and find the beautiful shells. Thanks for the adventure. 🦀🐚🪸

[@LilyBurana-d9g]

Leaving Naples, FL tomorrow after a few grey days of shelling. I heard your voice in my head as we went lol! My daughter and I are OBSESSED with Florida Fighting Conchs, and over 3 trips to the beach, we collected...wait for it...75 of them (We put at least twice as many live ones back into the water at low tide). TSA is going to wonder why I have ten Tupperwares of shells in my carry-on bag, for sure. LOVE your new video features of showing the day's haul all at once at the end, as well as the clean-up before & after. Thanks for all you do.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm glad you had a good time while you were here and found so many good souvenirs!

[@LilyBurana-d9g]

Now we're home with a lot of busy work to do cleaning everything. :) You still loving Magic Acid as the go-to deep cleaner? @@SWFBeachLife

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@LilyBurana-d9g Yes! Acid Magic is my go-to safe seashell cleaner!

[@pamelasichel5544]

Shellers can impact hermit crab populations by picking shell that the crabs would use (see link below). Leave some for the life that depends on them.

[@mlgauss60435]

My favorite shell, like you, is the Florida fighting conch! I love them for their color and sturdiness. My next favorite is the shark eye. Thanks again for taking us along! Till next Sunday!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think my next favorite (after FFC) are the colorful moonsnails or the shark eyes. There are just too many awesome ones to choose from!!

[@lilalightandlove421]

I was shelling on Sanibel Sunday and saw the sharks also. Sanibel is the best!

[@williamthomson638]

I ❤ scallops. And dog welks.

[@kristibruns6111]

Amazing morning of shelling! Those finds are gorgeous!!

[@teribyrd875]

I love the tiny shells

[@debbiemurrell3632]

My favorites are the lightning whelk and scallops.

[@lindarichie2585]

Wow what an interesting day at the beach ! You never know what you’re going to see or find that’s why it’s so magical !! The sharks I believe from seeing the tail are nurse sharks ! They love hanging close to shore ! I dove with them and found them always sleeping in the coral reefs ! Really cool 😎 never had to worry about them ! Lol those were the days when I could hang out with the sea creatures!! Glad I got to experience that ! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

After many comments we believe the shark is a bull shark. Amazing that you got to dive with nurse sharks!

[@lindarichie2585]

@@SWFBeachLife hummm bull sharks usually don’t swim with each other ! Either way that was cool to see ! Ya I was lucky to dive for so many years and experienced so many wonder adventures under the sea ! Wish I still could do it !

[@GonnaBeMaay]

I love it when I find a florida fighting conch with a big spot of bright purple in the little notch at the bottom!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That notch, the stromboid notch, itself is a beautiful shape but I'm with you. A little bit of purple makes it even more awesome! 💜

[@SaraM-mj7gj]

I LOVE the Florida fighting conchs! My husband gets annoyed when I’m hauling them home in the plane all the time 😆. They’re so beautiful!

[@SWFBeachLife]

They are! And heavy. I try to not pick them up until I'm leaving the beach. It doesn't always work though 🤣

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

Watching your videos makes me long for running on the beach on Sanibel like I used to do soooo many decades ago when I lived in Ft Meyers

[@jolynnburns4306]

Such a blessed day! Love the sharks!! Love the shells!!! Have a great week!! See you Sunday! XOXO

[@candicecassel1110]

Lol your comments about the hermit crab👏😃😃😃. Clever

[@carlalukenbill341]

Two of my most favorite things, sharks 🦈 and shells 🐚! What a great day you had on Sanibel!

[@IAmMeNow1]

I do enjoy watching every Sunday. You make me feel comfortable and calm. And that's a lot coming from an anxious introvert!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much. I don't know what I do, but I do hear this a lot from people. I'm going to see if I can maybe help even more!!

[@carolcheatle1955]

They are some large angel wing shells and a true tulip shell. It was cool to see the sharks. The shark eye was gorgeous after it was cleaned up.

[@renahays7988]

I love the fighting conchs! When I went to Marco in November, I shipped home over 13 pounds of shells🤣 Going to be in Bahamas on the 5th of February for 2 weeks so I will be shelling till my hearts content❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Once you are back from the Bahamas, please let me know what I should check out when I go! I've never been but I want to!

[@renahays7988]

I will do that! We always go to Great Exuma Island. It’s very quiet. @@SWFBeachLife

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

I never thought I would say a crab is cute.. but that crab was adorable … if you are ever more north Cumberland island (you have to take a ferry) has moon snails in abundance .. and wild horses, it’s a really neat place ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've seen the Assateague ponies. It's so fun to see wild horses on the beach!

[@laurathomas9904]

I'm a fan of the FCC as well. But I love the super dark ones, almost black and the buttery yellow ones the most. I do love an interesting pattern and the juvenilles as well.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Maybe I'll get there one day when I can choose just 2 or 3 different things that make me go gaga over those shells. I'm just not there yet 😂

[@donnabopp9327]

What an awesome trip to the beach! Great finds, great sights, a time well spent!

[@kevinc.9360]

We just flew into Fort Myers for a spontaneous 2 day vacation - on Saturday we drove by Ft Myers beach, but it was so crowded and traffic was so bad we didn't even bother stopping. We did stop and lucked out on a place to park a bit further south where the crowds had thinned out a bit. We had no idea that Florida's west coast was so good for finding shells. I could not believe my eyes with what we were finding... I was raised in New Jersey and we did occasional trips to the "Jersey shore" - but the only nice shells I ever saw were in the tourist shops - LOL. Only now after our return home to NYS did we find out about the shell "hot spots" on the SWF coast. We're already planning our return for a few weekdays to hit up Sanibel and Captiva. Oh, and as a newbe, the FFC is my favorite.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The traffic getting on the island last Saturday was brutal! We saw how bad it was around noon and we were thankful we had already finished out time on the island. I'm very glad you ended up finding some great beaches though. I'm with you - I grew up on NJ beaches so even an "empty" beach here has lots of great shells!

[@williamthomson638]

Great collect of scallops! ❤

[@LolaBaker-p8e]

Hello! I may be visiting Sanibel this year and I was wondering if you have any advice for tourists navigating the community post- hurricane. How are the restaurants and businesses? I have been to sanibel before the hurricane and I am having trouble finding how much everything is back up and running. I hope everything is going well, what a wonderful video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lots and lots of things are opening back up, but there are still many places recovering. We are ready for visitors, but it's going to be a while before we are back to where we were pre-hurricane.

[@lorihoezee5353]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lori, you THE BOMB!! Thank you so, so much! 🙏🏼

[@carlottamccormick430]

I’m a huge fan of the lightning whelks, and those calico scallops with orange and purple always grab my eye! Love the horse conchs as well as the FCc C’s, the more pattern the better!!!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thank you Sharmon, I always enjoy your beach walks, I have collected shells since I was a child being raised in NE Florida. Having been up here, you know that you have a much greater variety than we do. But, shelling after a big North Eastern storm is glorious, so I have a good idea how you feel today.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm going to keep an eye on the East Coast for a storm that misses us. I am dying to try post-storm East Coast shelling.

[@MsTastebud]

We had a close shark encounter like that in Mexico Beach, FL in April 2023. So cool!

[@sandybrown7621]

Oh. My. Goodness !! 🦈.

[@Barbara-ui7cy]

I went to Bali on vacation. I only found a few shells because there is a coral reef. I did find a drill of some type with an itty bitty hermit crab. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

Bali sounds amazing. I think most beaches do not have shells. I am really lucky to live where I do!

[@annalewis3356]

I think you are so cool I have learned so much from you I would seashell hunt in NSB, Fl lived there 9years I have seashells but NOTHING like your collection its Beautiful I truly enjoy your videos. Munchias Grascias!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am very fortunate to live where I do!

[@kimkuks6370]

Love the florida fighting conch...I collected dozens tumbling in the surf on Sanibel!

[@giafiricano30]

I love the really orange colored fighting conchs!

[@LynnYarbrough]

Looks like a Big Eye Thresher Shark that you saw swimming near the beach🙌🏼❤️🦈

[@dalegruder2363]

I love the FFC’s colors at the aperture.

[@brooksdogdays]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sherrirowan5049]

Hi there. So fun. I’d love to go there Planning a vacation. For may. Recommendations ? Beach and shallow shoals are our favorite pastimes ❤

[@angelajones1352]

I love when you take use with you on your hunts. I wish I could go over there too... Love your videos... Thank you...🥰

[@joanne9195]

Thank you for sharing your time on sanibel! I absolutely love your videos.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@angelasurratt5908]

I’m thrilled about the sharks! Dolphins!

[@maureengulat6331]

You do Not have to justify Loving those Fighting conchs. You feel and like and do what you want!😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

AMEN! Thank you 😌

[@kathyflint3850]

You've given me a desire to take a beach trip just to look for shells! I've been listening to you and I'm beginning to remember some of the names. I'm 75, and would love to take a trip down to western Florida to look for shells. They're so pretty!! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and sharing with us what you've learned 😊❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@yomama8873]

Some really great shells thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

So cool! I am sorry you didn’t have a good experience before! What gorgeous shells!

[@frankie-3598]

Interesting tidbit... Bull sharks have been found in fresh water and have gone as far as Illinois via the Mississippi River.

[@SWFBeachLife]

😳

[@paulineamiott9423]

What a cool video shells, sharks & all. Thanks so much.

[@JBCLHurst]

I’m not a shark expert by any stretch but I’m guessing they were bull sharks. Lemon sharks have two large dorsal fins - the second near their tail - and I don’t see that on these. What a fun day at the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Bull shark seems to be the consensus. It was such a fabulous experience!

[@blueeyes7577]

I think that was a turtle skull ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Turtle skulls are VERY heavy. They need strong jaws to crush the shells of the snails they may want to eat. Good idea though!

[@SaraM-mj7gj]

I absolutely love your videos. Shelling is one of my absolute favorite things to do, but hard to do from freezing cold Minnesota! I can’t wait to be back down there in March!

[@SWFBeachLife]

March will be here before you know it. Stay warm beach friend!

[@Jean2235177]

I miss the beach. 😢 Thank you for taking us along. ❤️❤️ I’ll need to try this beach on my next visit. Haven’t been there before.

[@tron568]

Great video Sharmon ! Cool to see the sharks . I just love beach combing with you lol Cheers

[@roxiegs348]

I love your excitement for the sharks. I LOVE sharks and would’ve been just as excited. Thanks for sharing.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was really, really awesome to see them RIGHT THERE. I wish I didn't have my dang boots on that day!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

Lots of great shells today

[@babigrl38]

I don’t have and Florida fighting Chonc but love them and the crown choncs

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

I just love being with you on the beach. 🏝️ I do really appreciate the Florida Fighting Conch’s too (even if they are “rookie shells,”) but I also love moon snails 🐌. I like tulip shells 🐚 and those cut ribbed arks are neat. I sort of liked that moon snail clustered with all those barnacles. It gave an interesting look to it. It must have taken you a while to pop em all off. The Acid really does the trick in the end. Can’t go wrong with it. Happy shelling!

[@LilyBurana-d9g]

I'm with you on the Fighting Conchs. *Obsessed* with 'em, even if they're allegedly basic. TEAM FIGHTIES forever!

[@nancycross2228]

Thank you so much..always good to see Sanibel !!

[@liadubruyn5285]

Hi Sharmon. Always look forward to your videos. 😊❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much!

[@amandabyrd9349]

Wow-the sharks are shallow. Based on the depth, I would say bulls. And the fun thing is that when you see predators, that means their food is available. So see the food (like a ball of bait fish), assume those who eat it are there. And that goes the same for if you see dolphins, assume there are sharks because they eat the same thing. Honestly, I don’t know why I still go in the ocean, lol!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Makes perfect sense! It was so thrilling so see those shark right in the surf like that!

[@theresapapola2378]

I pick up every single fighting conch. I can't resist. You are so much more discerning than I am! 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

So far I have 2 big bowls, a lantern, and a bucket filled with them. I'm going to need a bigger house if I'm not more careful 🤣

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Hi Sharmon! What a nice collection of shell goodies you found this time! You asked for those of us who also have a love of Florida fighting conchs to comment on the specifics we like. Ok. I like the point on them and the greater the twist it has below the point, the better. I also like the knobs on the sides. The bigger the knobs, the better I like it. And one of the best things about the conchs is their incredible variations of color and patterns. If I lived in Florida, I'd have a large collection of them. But I also think calico scallops are gorgeous for their colors and patterns. Truth be told, I have a thing for paper figs too. I have one that I bought at a shell shop and I love the spiral on the top and the lightweight almost opaque body of it. I liked everything you found today. (That large older whelk with the hole in its side would look neat with a succulent growing in it!) You mentioned that you thought that the west coast might have a greater variety of bivalves. Well since I live on the west coast, I can tell you variety or not, none of our shells are as colorful as those found on the east coast, not even the giant moon snail shells. By the way, that moon shell you cleaned up turned out GORGEOUS! Have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think the East Coast shells are more special since they are so much harder to find! And I too like the spikeyness of the fighting conchs, along with the beautiful shape and colors and patterns. I have a "thing" for most of the shells I find 🤣