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Shark Teeth & Fossils
Seventy million years ago a great deal of the state of Alabama was part of
the Gulf of Mexico. It is believed that the area around Aliceville was
once a barrier island, much like present day Dauphin Island, and that the shark
teeth washed ashore, eventually to be buried by geological processes. Today
teeth from 16 different species of sharks can be found in Shark Tooth Creek. In the past the Museum of Natural History at The University of Alabama has
sponsored 4 or 5 field trips per summer to
Shark Tooth Creek. We have hosted
school field trips, birthday parties, scout troops, families and church groups at no charge for years.
Several years ago we incorporated Shark Tooth Creek
along with canoeing, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities into a family
owned and operated business. Thanks to many teachers and youth leaders Shark Tooth Creek has become one of the area's most popular destinations for outdoor adventure, and just pure fun. A lot of them tell us it is the best field trip they have ever been on. After bringing their class or church group to Shark Tooth Creek many people return with their families. We don't know of any other place that can offer this unique experience.
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