Cadzand

Introduction

On the beach near Cadzand, you can find fossil bones, shells, and shark and ray teeth. These fossils are dark in color (almost black) and stand out from the lighter "regular" shells and teeth.

After a strong storm, you might find shark teeth along the tide line if you're lucky. Since lots of people search here, you'll have better chances if you start sieving. It's best to make your own sieve with mesh no larger than 5 mm. On our website, under the heading "Fossil hunting", you'll find instructions on how to make your own sieve.

Dig a hole in the sand until you reach a shell layer. That's the material you need to sieve. Ray and shark teeth can be tiny or very large. Carefully study all dark brown and black pieces among the light sand, because after a few hours of sieving, you might find quite a few small (and maybe even large) teeth.

Geological period