July1,2025
Rare and prized by collectors for its spotted leopard-like pattern; a true gem of the sea.
Once considered the rarest shell in the world, with its golden-brown lattice patterns and potent venom.
Recognized for its peachy tones and often carved into intricate jewelry.
The official state shell of North Carolina, known for its creamy, orange-checkered pattern.
Large, round, and glossy; occasionally produces rare non-nacreous orange pearls.
Huge spiral shell often used as a natural trumpet; also a predator of the crown-of-thorns starfish.
Smooth, shiny, and symbolic in many cultures; once used as currency in parts of Africa and Asia.
Famous for its dramatic spines and historic use in producing royal purple dye.
A delicate, translucent shell secreted by the female argonaut octopus; more fragile than it appears.
Sleek, cylindrical, and often marbled in stunning browns and purples; glides under the sand like a bullet.