Top 2 Bottom Charters

Hunt for megalodon teeth and million-year-old fossils in the underwater riverbeds off Venice, FL — the shark tooth capital of the world. With over 5,600 successful dives logged, Top 2 Bottom Charters puts you on the best fossil spots in Florida.

Top 2 Bottom Charters operates out of Venice, FL, offering guided fossil shark tooth dive charters aboard a 32-foot Boston Whaler Outrage with twin Mercury 275 outboards. Captain Dustin Butera — born and raised locally with over 18 years navigating these waters — leads up-to-6-diver groups to ancient fossil-rich underwater riverbeds located roughly 1 to 9 miles offshore, a 20–25 minute boat ride from shore. The operation has logged over 5,600 successful shark tooth dives and runs 7 days a week, weather permitting. Each 3-tank fossil dive lasts approximately 5 hours in total, with depths ranging from 15 to 36 feet and bottom times of 60 minutes per diver. Divers can expect to hunt for megalodon teeth, whale fossils, dolphin teeth, turtle fossils, and a remarkable variety of extinct land mammal remains including woolly mammoth, mastodon, horse, and sloth fossils — all preserved in the ancient seabed. Average visibility runs 8–10 feet, though the charter will not run if conditions drop below 3–5 feet. The charter is a 6-pack operation, Coast Guard approved, licensed, and fully insured. Tanks, weights, weight belts, and refreshments are included in the trip price. Divers must bring their own mask, fins, regulator, and BC, and must hold a valid dive certification. The boat features onboard storage, an onboard bathroom, and a foam-filled unsinkable hull, making it well-suited for Florida Gulf Coast conditions year-round.

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