06/30/2023
Tybee Island, GA is a barrier island and small city near Savannah. It’s known for its wide, sandy beaches, including South Beach, with a pier and pavilion.
Tybee Island is ideal spots for fossil hunting. This is due to the constant dredging of the Savannah River, which is done multiple times per month. The dredged items are taken away and are deposited on spoil islands along the river. Hunting for fossils is recommended during low tide, when you can see them better along the sand and in shallow water.
You can expect to find fossilized teeth from 8-10 shark species like the Megalodon, Mako, Tiger, and Hammerhead. You can find fossilized whale or stingray bones.