Venice Dive Center

Dive the seafloor near Venice — the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World" — and unearth Megalodon teeth and prehistoric fossils that haven't seen daylight in millions of years.

Situated at 902 Tamiami Trail S in Nokomis, Florida, Venice Dive Center runs its charter operation under the Black Gold Fossil Charters banner, offering guided boat dives along the Gulf of America seafloor near Venice. Venice's coastal waters hold an extraordinary density of fossilized shark teeth — remnants of ancient species including the Great White, Bull Shark, Lemon Shark, and the prized Megalodon — making it a uniquely compelling destination for divers who want to return home with more than just memories. The operation is owned and captained by Kayden Henderson, an SSI Pro Dive Guide who has spent five years specializing in shark tooth hunting in this region. He currently offers two charter formats: a 3-tank dive excursion and a private guided dive, both described as suitable for divers of all levels. For non-diving essentials, the shop carries gear from brands including Atomic, Hollis, Suunto, Oceanic, Bare, Big Blue, Dive Rite, and others, and provides gear rentals as well as air and nitrox tank fills on-site. Divers seeking to advance their skills can access a range of NAUI certification courses — from Open Water through Advanced Scuba Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Advanced Rescue Diver — delivered by contracted third-party NAUI-certified instructors.

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