Venice Shark Tooth & Spanish Rocks

[superstar]

I am thinking about doing the shark tooth dive off Venice and Spanish Rocks at the end of April. I understand they are shore dives. How far off shore are they? Is it easy to find the dive spots? Are the conditions usually favorable in late April for these dives? What dive shop to rent tanks from? Can I hire a local DM to set up the dives and be a dive guide?
Thanks.

 

[I Dive]

Save the cost of a DM and post the dates up in here. I'm sure one of us will be able to go with you and act as your guide!

 

[Reef]

I'll gladly show you around the Rocks. My wife and I love the spot, and head out there frequently.

Venice is fun aswell if you know where to look.

 

[superstar]

If the gulf is blown out, is there a mangrove swamp in the bay area that would be a good snorkel dive.

 

[Reef]

If the gulf is blown out I'd recommend heading to one of the springs.

Devils Den, Alexander, Blue Grotto, Ginnie Springs, Rainbow River, etc...

They will take a couple of hours to get too, but they are worth the trip.

 

[I Dive]

If the gulf is blown out, is there a mangrove swamp in the bay area that would be a good snorkel dive.

As far as I know, those Mangrove swamps are barely deep enough to wade fish in and the water is negative viz...

 

[CMOST]

superstar,

If you check out the forum called "Venice Fossil Divers" it's loaded with all kinds of information about looking for teeth and where to do it. I agree save your money there are enough of us that dive Venice and would be happy to take you out. Just put up a post when it gets closer and I know I'll be happy to dive with you. In the meantime click on the link and check it out.

http://scubaboard.com/forums/venice-fossil-divers/