Even though Topsail Island was once pirate territory, you probably won't find gold coins or buried treasure on the island. You can, however, find natural treasures on the beaches. Below are some of nature's treasures to look for.

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Shark's Teeth - Some of those black things you see in the sand are petrified sharks teeth, dating back millions of years. Just off shore is a fossile bed containing these ancient wonders and they often wash up on the shores of Topsail Island. You'll find them ranging from the miniscule to several inches long.

You will also find shells and stones galore as you walk along the beach, including:

Olive Shell	Quahog Clam	Knobbed Whelk	Cockle Shell
Ribbed Mussel	Turkey Wing	Angel Wings	Razor Clam
Cross-Barred Venus Clam	Moon Shell	Quartz Rock	Conglomerate
Mother Stone	Coral	Dead Man's Fingers	Sea Urchin