What are the rare shells in Southwest Florida?

Here are the top 10 shells to look for on Marco Island.
  • 1) Junonia. The Junonia is the holy grail of shells to find in SWFL. ...
  • 2) Lace Murex. The Murex is just as rare as the Junonia. ...
  • 3) Scotch Bonnett. ...
  • 4) Alphabet Cone. ...
  • 5) Worm Shell. ...
  • 6) Sand Dollar. ...
  • 7) Banded Tulip. ...
  • 8) Lettered Olive.




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Junonia is one of the rarest shells to find. It's highly coveted among beachcombers. Because Junonia snails live on the ocean floor, their shells aren't likely to wash up on the beach. Once a Junonia dies, its shell is more likely to stay buried than to travel the 60 to 150 feet to the sand.

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Shelling tip: A Junonia is one of the most coveted shells you can find on Sanibel Island. That's because it's rare to come across one.

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All beaches have shells, but some of the best beaches for shells in Florida are located on the Gulf in southwest Florida. Sanibel Island is the most famous, and deservedly so.

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Florida is the perfect state to hunt for sea glass. With 1,197 miles of coastline and 663 beaches, the possibility to find sea glass is endless. The Atlantic side is best because of the wave tumbling which makes the glass smooth and opaque.

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Sanibel Island Shelling – Travel & Leisure Ranked Sanibel Island #1 of the Top 10 Best U.S Shelling Beaches. Shell-lovers from all over the world make pilgrimages to tiny Sanibel Island's Gulf Coast, considered the best shelling spot in North America according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.

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