Shark Tooth Excursions in Savannah, Georgia

Where adventure meets ancient history

Why Shark Tooth Hunting in Savannah is Legit

Savannah’s waterways reveal ancient secrets every day. As early as the late 1800s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began to dredge the Savannah River, with significant deepening projects to follow. What was once the ocean floor is now our hunting ground for fossils.

Our custom excursions take you to exclusive fossil-rich beaches, where guests have found:

  • Megalodon teeth—giant prehistoric shark teeth over 3 million years old
  • Fossils from whales, sharks, horses, and other Ice Age-era animals
  • Native American artifacts and pottery fragments
  • Relics dating back to the early days of American history
Shark Tooth Island

Along the way to what is affectionately called Shark Tooth Island by locals, you’ll enjoy a scenic ride through the Savannah River, tidal creeks, and Low Country marshes, with opportunities to spot wildlife and even massive container ships gliding by.

What to expect on your Shark Tooth Excursion
  • Duration: Half- and full-day excursions are available (starting at 4 hours or 6 hours)

  • Capacity: Up to 6 guests
  • Family-Friendly: Perfect for children, great for first-time fossil hunters

  • Dog-Friendly: Pets welcome (must remain on leash)

  • Custom Timing: Scheduled around optimal tides for maximum fossil hunting success

  • Included: Licensed captain, fuel, life jackets, and expert guidance

  • Hands-on fossil and shark tooth hunting along secluded beaches and riverbeds

  • Be prepared for an active adventure: stops with muddy, slippery terrain and climbing in/out of the boat into ankle-to-knee-deep water.

Your captain, also your personal guide, stays with you the entire time—sharing tips, ensuring safety, and helping you identify your finds. Unlike other tours, you won’t be left to explore on your own—we’re with you every step of the way.

Adventure Details
  • Open-air boat with panoramic seating for incredible views

  • A scenic boat ride through the Low Country’s waterways between destinations

  • Must be booked in advance

  • Gratuity not included

Who Goes Shark Tooth Hunting?
  • Families seeking a fun and educational activity in Savannah
  • History and science enthusiasts interested in fossils and archaeology
  • Adventurers eager to experience the Low Country’s hidden treasures
  • Visitors who want a unique alternative to standard Savannah tours
A group showing off their shark tooth finds

Availability

FAQs about Shark Tooth Hunting in Savannah

Our excursions take you to Bird Island, also known as “Shark Tooth Island,” along with nearby spoil islands in the Savannah River. These hidden islands are only accessible by boat, making them the perfect spot for uncovering shark teeth, fossils, and other unique artifacts.

The boat ride itself is part of the adventure—along the way, you’ll have the chance to spot coastal wildlife (such as dolphins, egrets, or osprey, depending on the season) while your captain shares fascinating stories about Savannah’s waterways and coastal history.

With Low Country Drifters, you’ll be on the islands in just 15–20 minutes from our marina, giving you more time to hunt for treasures and enjoy the adventure.

Yes—when you go with an experienced guide. As highly advised by the U.S. Coast Guard, Low Country Drifters provides safe, reliable, and fully guided tours for shark tooth, fossil, and artifact hunting. Due to the Savannah River’s active shipping channel, which features large container ship traffic and extreme summer heat, drop-offs without a guide are strongly discouraged.

With Low Country Drifters, your safety is our top priority. Our captains remain on shore with you throughout the excursion, showing you how to spot shark teeth and fossils while helping identify the artifacts you uncover. We also keep a plentiful supply of cold water on board to keep you comfortable during your hunt.

Choosing a private, guided shark tooth hunting tour with Low Country Drifters means peace of mind, expert guidance, and the best chance of finding real treasures along the river.

Our Shark Tooth Excursions take you to spoil islands created from dredging the Savannah River, a process that’s been ongoing since the 1800s. Because this material is pulled up from the riverbed, it’s rich with fossils, shark teeth, and historical artifacts that have been buried for centuries—or even millions of years.

Guests often find fossilized shark teeth from bull sharks, lemon sharks, and sand tiger sharks, along with stingray plates, oyster fossils, and occasionally fragments from the legendary, massive, and prehistoric megalodon. In addition to fossils, it’s not uncommon to spot relics and artifacts such as clay pipes or pottery shards that reflect Savannah’s long history as a port city.

While not every trip uncovers a megalodon tooth, every excursion guarantees something unique—whether it’s a fossil, shark tooth, or artifact—and the excitement of uncovering pieces of history with your own hands. Our captains are right there to help identify your discoveries, turning each hunt into a memorable adventure.

Absolutely—everything you find is yours to keep. From shark teeth and stingray plates to oyster fossils and even historic relics, you’ll take home your discoveries as unique souvenirs of your Shark Tooth Excursion in Savannah.

Shark tooth hunting is a year-round adventure. Because our excursions take place on spoil islands created from dredged river material, there are always fresh opportunities to find shark teeth, fossils, and artifacts, no matter the season. Low Country Drifters offers trips throughout the year, so you can hunt whenever your schedule allows.

Yes—our tours are private and customizable. Many guests combine shark tooth hunting with a beach stop, lunch on Daufuskie Island, or a scenic sunset cruise drifting by landmarks like the Cockspur Island Lighthouse. Your captain will help plan a personalized itinerary for your 4- or 6-hour excursion.

Yes—our excursions are designed for families, groups, and adventurers of all ages. Kids love the excitement of fossil hunting. Not only that, our captains love to have kids on board and make the experience safe, engaging, and educational.

We provide bags for your finds, and your captain will show you the best techniques for spotting and identifying fossils. Guests are welcome to bring small hand tools if they wish, but most teeth and fossils can be collected directly from the surface.

Half-day trips run about 4 hours and full-day trips run 6 hours. Since all of our reservations are private and personalized, you set the pace and can decide how much time you want to spend fossil hunting versus exploring other spots.

We specialize in eco-focused, small-group boat tours in Savannah.

Our captains know the waterways, tidal schedules, and fossil-rich beaches like no one else. With us, you’re not just sightseeing—you’re uncovering pieces of natural and cultural history millions of years in the making.

Every Charter

  • Reserved as a private experience for up to six guests.
  • Children and pets are welcome (dogs are not allowed on all beaches, so please discuss with us).
  • We provide a cooler with cold water and ice (accommodating additional beverages), as well as limited space for your personal belongings and snacks.
  • Alcohol may be brought on board for guests ages 21+.
  • Includes a Coast Guard-licensed captain as your private guide, as well as fuel.

See what our guests have to say about Low Country Drifters Boat Tours

We had a fun day with Captain Bryan!
We explored a beach, found cool fossils, had a tasty lunch, and saw some dolphins.

He also shared a lot about the history of the area. Captain Bryan took great care of us, and we had an amazing time.

Our trip was kid-approved – two thumbs up from our 4-year-old!

Highly recommended!
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Larissa G. – Stonington, CT
June 2024

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Who knew I was going to book a custom private boat experience and feel like I walked away with a new friend? Captain Bryan took charge and planned an amazing day, even picking up supplies I needed since my group was from out of town.

We saw local treasures off the beaten path, met some great locals at a few stops, and sang country music as we headed back in with cloudy skies… it was absolute perfection, and no one was going to rain on our parade that day. My only regret is that we didn’t have enough time with him.

Not only is he exceptionally skilled, he’s an interesting gentleman. If you’re looking for a unique and personalized day trip, you can end your search here. We will all miss you, Captain, and be assured we will be back!

Amy R. – St. Louis, MO
October 2024

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Capt. Bryan is the best of the best! Professional and knowledgeable! We have taken several trips with other companies and Capt. Bryan’s attention to detail exceeds over all others. He knows the lay of the land and picks the location that best suits your group. We will only be going fossil hunting with him!

Justin A. – Savannah, GA
June 2024

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I recently went on an incredible boat tour in Savannah, and it exceeded all my expectations!

We had the chance to see manatees, dolphins, and even ventured to Shark Island. To top it all off, we spotted some alligators along the way.
The entire experience was thrilling and memorable.

Bryan, our guide, was the best – knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone had a fantastic time.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the natural wonders of Savannah!

Meagan L. – NYC
June 2024

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Bryan is an absolute gentleman and the salt of the earth American

He made sure we had an amazing experience and it was worth every penny

highly recommend and when we come back will definitely book a full-day trip with him.

Gregg L. – NYC
June 2024

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My husband and two young boys had the absolute best time on the water today with Low Country Drifters!

We learned about the history of the Georgia & South Carolina low country, hunted for fossils, explored Daufuskie Island, and saw all the wildlife… crabs, dolphins, and a pair of bald eagles!

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure in Savannah, please consider supporting this veteran-owned small business.

Captain Bryan is the very best!

Lindsay T.  – Woodstock, GA
November 2022

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Our charter with Captain Bryan was the best part of our whole trip by far!

We had such a fun time finding shark teeth and dinosaur bones and had an amazing lunch on Daufuskie Island!

Cannot recommend Low Country Drifters enough!:)

Courtney W. – Cedar Rapids, IA
April 2023

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10 out of 10 experience. I will be recommending him to all my friends and family!

We had an amazing time with Captain Bryan.
He was so welcoming and beyond knowledgeable about almost everything.

He told us fascinating stories of Savannah history, information on the river and the sharks teeth, and about his own life.

The trip was so fun, the boat is very nice and fit all of our team comfortably. Whenever we needed anything, Captain Bryan was there to assist. Best trip!

Sarah I. – Savannah, GA
September 2024

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Matt was a terrific guide for our trip out into the marshes and creeks and islands! We saw lots of birds and we really enjoyed the relaxing trip through the creeks. We stopped and got to pick up shark teeth, which was really neat. We could not have asked for a better guide to take us out for the afternoon. I highly recommend this company – was fantastic!Low Country Drifters transported my friends and I to Daufuskie Island and back for my birthday weekend – they were amazing! Communication was excellent. Captain Matt and Captain Bryan were great and so helpful with getting all of our belongings to and from the cottage. We also got to see a good bit of wildlife on our trips!

Linda B. – Albany, NY
June 2025

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We went on a private boat tour with Low Country Drifters, and it was an unforgettable experience!
Captain Bryan was so knowledgeable and friendly, sharing interesting facts about the history and ecology of the area.
We cruised past beautiful scenery, spotted dolphins playing in the water, found several shark teeth on the beach, and enjoyed a delicious lunch of burgers and patty melts from The Burger Boat.

Since he does private tours, it was just the 3 of us, and we weren’t crammed into a boat with lots of people.
It also allowed Capt Bryan to provide a completely personalized tour.
Our experience was everything we wanted and more! It was a perfect way to spend our first day in Savannah!

Avie C. – Conroe, TX
May 2024

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This veteran-owned business provided the most memorable time we had during our vacation in Savannah!

We had an incredible day with Bryan! All of his insights and historical info enhanced the experience.

The day was full of excitement: found all kinds of fossils and shark teeth including pieces of Megaladon, followed a group of feeding dolphins, enjoyed delicious food, the wildlife, and a distillery on Daufuski Island. Bryan never rushed us to the next place; he allowed us to be fully in the moment.

With his reasonable prices, we definitely got more than we paid for!

Nicole G. – Hastings, NE
June 2024

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My wife and I spent the day on the water with Low Country Drifters on Monday.

It was both exciting and relaxing at the time. Stopped at Tubby’s for lunch. Highly recommend.

Frank N.  – West Chester, PA
February 2023

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We had a fantastic experience on our half-day boat trip with Captain Matt. He brought us shark tooth hunting and then to Daufuskie Island where we got a great tour of the island on his golf cart and to a beautiful non busy beach. Matt was the perfect match for what we wanted in this experience. I highly recommend Low Country Drifters for anyone looking to experience a boat charter without going out in the main waters of the ocean.

Chloe B. –Tulsa, OK
August 2025

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Amazing experience. Captain Bryan is a true professional who knows his stuff. Historical facts, deserted islands, dinosaur bones, hidden distilleries, this tour has it all. 12/10 would do this every day! Great time with a truly great Professional.

Mike B. – Savannah, GA
September 2024

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What a gorgeous and fun day we had with Low Country Drifters!

Captain Bryan’s knowledge of the history of the area made the already beautiful scenery even more interesting. We rode their golf cart around Daufuskie, had a delicious lunch at The Distillery, then went back out on the boat to Shark Tooth Island to hunt for treasures.

We saw so much wildlife – eagles, egrets, cranes, alligators, and dolphins, to name a few. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Hayden L. – Statesboro, GA
March 2025

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Captain Bryan with Low Country Drifters was Great! He was very knowledgeable of the inter-coastal waters. You want to find shark’s teeth and fossils? He knows the spot. You want to see dolphins? He knows the spot. Want to catch a mess of fish? He knows the spot. His personality is easygoing and highly entertaining. Will be booking with Low Country Drifters again soon.

Justin H. – Savannah, GA
July 2022

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We had the best time on our charter with Captain Bryan! We explored a private little island and found sharks teeth, fossils, and crabs. Bryan has a wealth of knowledge and kept us all engaged. We had an absolute amazing time and will be booking future charters with Low Country Drifters!

This will be a memory we will treasure for years to come!
Thank you, Captain Bryan, for making this such a special day for us!

Taryn N. – Orlando, FL
November 2022

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Low Country Drifters is the best on the ICW!

Captain Bryan is an excellent captain and your guide. My boys loved “Shark tooth island”. We found multiple fossils and shark teeth, and my boys carried them around for weeks. Captain Bryan knew the best fishing and crabbing spots.

He was flexible with our wants and kept us entertained the entire time. We can’t wait to go out for another excursion!

Alex C. – Statesboro, GA
July 2022

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Captain Bryan is, by far, the most experienced in the business.

His expertise, contagious attitude, love of the area, and personable attitude are BY FAR above and beyond expectations.

I will DEFINITELY book with him again.

Jacqueline A. – Richmond Hill, GA
June 2022

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Great experience! We saw dolphins, a sea otter and even found a shark tooth, had a great lunch on Daufuskie Island…

Bryan was prepared as a captain and kept us informed every step of the trip, clean spacious boat, and overall A+ experience.

I will definitely be coming back!!!

Sean M. – Brooklet, GA
February 2023

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Incredible charter experience! My wife and I took our 2-year-old daughter and her grandparents on a half-day trip and had an absolute blast.

Captain Bryan, the owner, arranged a fantastic trip touring the area and was extremely knowledgeable about the local history and ecology. We saw tons of wildlife, including dolphins and eagles, and visited The Wyld restaurant for lunch before heading back in.

We learned that Captain Bryan is a US Army veteran and it showed in his attention to safety and professionalism. 

Amazing experience, totally recommend, especially for families!

Gregory L. – Ambler, PA
March 2023

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Spent the day on the water with Captain Bryan and had an amazing time!

He knew all the best spots in the area and made sure everyone in our group had a great experience.

Highly recommend!

Robert P. – Clarksville, TN
June 2022

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Captain Bryan was great! He is a very safe operator. We had an amazing time while we were out on his boat. I highly recommend.

Christopher L. – Statesboro, GA
July 2022

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Captain Bryan of Low Country Drifters is an exceptionally knowledgeable boat captain, fossil hunter, and tour guide.

He took my wife and daughter out today to look for shark teeth, dinosaur bones, pottery shards, and other relics of ages past, and we were fully satisfied.

He gave us an ecological and historical tour of the Savannah ICW, brought us to Daufuskie Island in South Carolina for an excellent lunchtime meal, and made sure our photo opportunities were numerous and perfect.

10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to tour the Savannah area!

Chris B. – Statesboro, GA
January 2023

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Captain Bryan was great! He is a fun guy and a very safe operator. We saw several groups of porpoises and had an amazing time touring the salt marsh. I highly recommend!

Lance M.  – Statesboro, GA
July 2022

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Captain Bryan gave us a wonderful family adventure! Loved the shark tooth/fossil hunting experience with our grandson, and exploring the Intracoastal waterways. Enjoyed it all!

Nan T. – Savannah, GA
November 2022

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What a great day out on the water and visiting Shark Tooth Island.

Highly recommend Captain Bryan and Low Country Drifters for a great experience.

Lisa B. – Gastonia, NC
March 2023

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Low Country Drifters transported my friends and I to Daufuskie Island and back for my birthday weekend – they were amazing! Communication was excellent. Captain Matt and Captain Bryan were great and so helpful with getting all of our belongings to and from the cottage. We also got to see a good bit of wildlife on our trips!

Maggie B. – Savannah, GA
July 2025

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Took a boat ride out with Low Country Drifters – Captain Bryan was outstanding!

Enjoyed cruising around Savannah and ended up at Shark Tooth Island 40 shark teeth, some cool dolphin bones and a pepsi cola bottle from the 1940s!

Kayli T. – Guyton, GA
March 2023

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If you are visiting Savannah, this is a must! Great way to experience Savannah’s waterfront and surrounding marshlands.

Captain Bryan was very knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed every part of the trip. Do yourself a favor and book a trip with Captain Bryan.

You will be happy you booked with Captain Bryan.

Barbara F. – Summit, NJ
February 2023

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Went on a tour last week. Fabulous.

Bryan is very knowledgeable. Stopped in Savannah for lunch. Saw lots of islands and inlets. Learned a lot about the history of the area. What a tour!

Rose N.  – West Chester, PA
February 2023

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We booked a tour with Bryan, and it did not disappoint!

Bachelorette party of 5, plenty of room for us all and our things for the day. Bryan was an amazing guide, remained flexible to our adventures!

We got history, shark teeth, views of alligators/wildlife and overall amazing time. You will not regret booking this tour!

Amanda C. – Tollhouse, CA
March 2024

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Couldn’t wait for a second trip- now looking forward to a third one!

This was our second trip with Low Country Drifters, and we have a third one planned!

This time, we went to Shark Tooth Island, where we found not only shark teeth but dolphin teeth and dinosaur bones!
There is nothing Captain Bryan doesn’t know about this island or its history!
He also is a wealth of information on the waterways and Daufuskie Island, where we also had a great tour…and a visit to the rookery where the birds were abundant!

Highly, highly recommended for adults, families, you name it. You won’t be disappointed!

Lauren M. – Tybee Island, GA
June 2024

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Amazing experience for the entire family. Captain Bryan is the epitome of a true professional.

He made us all feel so comfortable; it was like being out on the water with a trusted family member. He is so knowledgeable and has so many interesting facts about the area. We had some really good finds on our shark tooth tour, but we enjoyed the rest of the experience just as much.

Already looking at the calendar so we can book another trip. Thank you, sir for the trip, and also your devoted service to our country.

Spahos Family – Statesboro, GA
April 2023

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