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Bahia Inglesa

Atacama coastal formations with famous Neogene marine vertebrate deposits and documented large shark teeth.

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Geology
FormationsBahia Inglesa Formation, Coquimbo Group (regional correlation)
EpochsMiocene, Pliocene
Age~15-3 million years
Star speciesOtodus megalodon
Technique

Target legal exposures and guided local operators; coastal desert conditions demand logistics and heat planning.

Access

Variable by locality; many productive areas are best approached with local guidance.

Legality & ethics

Confirm site status and collecting permissions before fieldwork; regulations vary by locality and land control.

Hazards
  • Extreme sun
  • Remote access
  • Loose coastal slopes
Insider tips
  • Start at sunrise and avoid peak heat
  • Carry extra water and redundant navigation
  • Use sturdy containers for fragile larger crowns

Shark teeth findable here

Trophy = headline find · Rare = real score · Uncommon = some trips · Common = most trips.

Also findable here

The beachcomber's bonus round — what else the geology gives up.

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