Shark Eye
NameShark Eye
Scientific NameNeverita duplicata
Common NameShark Eye, Atlantic Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNeverita
Speciesduplicata
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts south to Florida and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 inches) in diameter, though larger specimens can occur.
Identifying FeaturesIts most distinctive features are its large, smooth, globose shape, the very low spire, and the prominent, often dark, D-shaped callus that partially or completely fills the umbilicus. It is also known for the characteristic beveled drill hole it makes in prey shells.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author CitationSay, 1822
Description
A large, thick-shelled marine snail, characterized by its smooth, globose shell with a low spire and a prominent, often dark, callus that partially or completely covers the umbilicus. The shell color typically ranges from light grey to tan or brownish, often with a pearly luster. It is commonly found partially buried in sandy substrates.
