Welcome to Caspersen's Beach
Venice didn’t earn the designation as the Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World for nothin’. Located south of the Venice Airport on Harbor Drive, Caspersen Beachin one of the best places to find shark’s teeth. The kids love seeking these little treasures and building their collections. The first thing you need to do before gathering Teeth is of course to get the right tools. You need to get a sifter, preferably one with a long handle available at Babe’s Hardware on the Island or any number of the shops on Venice Avenue. Next you need a container to put all your findings and last but not least and maybe the most important, don’t forget the sunscreen. Oh yeah, pick up one of those shark’s teeth diagrams, it’s always kind of nice, not to mention educational, to know what kind of shark the teeth came from. Later if your a little older, you’ll need some ibuprofen for the neck discomfort from looking down for hours. Just a suggestion… If you haven’t found teeth at Caspersen’s after about 15 minutes, you’re doing somthing wrong, don’t know what teeth look like, or simply need your eyes examined by a professional.( See Doctor Fezza in Sarasota)
You’ll find Caspersen’s to be pristine and secluded. The southern two thirds of the beach is preserved in it’s natural state with fresswater and saltwater marshes, mangroves, and tidal flats. On many days at the south end of the beach you can look along the shoreline and see nothing but undisturbed shoreline for as far as the eye can see. You may even forget you’re anywhere near civilization.
Caspersen’s Beach also features a kayak launch, access to the Venetian Waterway Trail, a large playground, pavilions with BBQ, restrooms, and plenty of free parking.
