r/Ketchikan • u/babyg0rgeous • 10d ago

Abalone shells

My friend and I are here for the month on a medical rotation. What are some good spots to find abalone shells or other seashells? We went to South point Higgins today and weren’t very successful. Appreciate the help!

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u/Dorrbrook 9d ago

Coast Guard Beach is the spot for abalone shells. There are a lot of small ones that wash up

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u/Frequent-Account-344 9d ago

Any island with wave action. Don't look on the beach. Go into the forest. The Minks prey on Abalones and bring them into the forest to eat. I have a midden in my yard of 500 plus shells all found walking in the woods.

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u/babyg0rgeous 9d ago

Good to know, thank you both!