While it was raining for 4 days I decided to do some research on fossil shark teeth and have become addicted.  I work in a very stressful environment and don't have many days off.  I studied Archaeology in college and worked at a CRM firm for over 5yrs digging all over PA and NJ, also spent 9 weeks excavating Jamestown.  I have to say that I give all of you major props.  It is difficult finding fossils.  I found 6 teeth today in Monmouth County,  3 of which are whole.  All of these teeth are small(goblin?, sand tiger?, definately crow shark).  I know that I have to put my time in in order to find nicer specimens.  Does anyone know where to find larger species of shark teeth and marine fossils in NJ?  Also have there ever been any Megs found in NJ?

I was in Big Brook and will go back as many times as I can.  What a great day.  It was fun getting back in the dirt again.  I also met a father and young daughter today on their first expedition.  What incredibly nice people.  They phoned an experienced friend who instructed us what to do and that is when I found all of my shark teeth.  Any help will be greatly appreciated. 

Also I realize that you need to train your eyes to find specimens.  I learned to look for different things while field walking for Native American artifacts and was extremely good at it.  I think that I brought home many stones that looked like something.  Does anyone have any tips on distinguishing stone from fossils.  I have a couple of books on order to read up but any little knowledge would help.  Thanks in advance.

Blackjack:

Thanks for the information.  I am looking forward to the fall when I have some more time available.  I will look up that publication.  Any knowledge is good knowledge in my book.  Some of those older publications can provide forgotten information on sites.  As an archaeologist I used many older publications, letters, and maps to help out with my research and excavation plans.  Thanks again.

Gunner