SHARK TEETH - BYCATCH
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Whatever activity you choose to focus on, you
usually find there are some side effects. If you drop a hook in the water,
you may say you’re after barracuda, but other animals may bite. Bycatch!
Searching for shark teeth is no different.
In fact some of the items you find might be even more desirable than the target.
This Ponogram features some bycatch encountered by Kim and Judy. It does
not include diamond rings, coins, or the ever present cigarette butts.
Shells are so common I’m surprised not to see
many more pictures of them.
The sorting table – how many categories can
you identify?
A phase of sorting illustrating the interests
of the collectors.
Other phases.
I’m told this is an ancient horse tooth
fossil.
Some collectors know when and where to look
for shark tooth treasures. This person displayed his wares on the tailgate
of his truck and allowed pictures. From a brief look at offers online, the
value of this display well exceeds that of the truck holding them. See the
shadow of hands holding a camera at the lower right for comparative sizes.
Examples of some of the larger teeth K and J
have found.
Proof that the collectors have other
interests. Kim likes animals and Judy also collects rocks.
AFTERWORD
What would you do with jugs full of shark
teeth? I’m waiting for K & J to tell me how they plan to use, display,
and/or gift their collections. They may just be waiting for Michigan
neighbors to drop in to borrow a cup of shark teeth.
Bonus: Find shark teeth in or on these
decorative items assembled by Kim and Judy.
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