Why can't you take conch shells?
Why can't you take conch shells? If you've read this far, we think you know the answer: Leave it alone, unless you are sure there is no animal inside it. People have been jailed in Florida for taking a live conch from the beach or the ocean. It is illegal to fish for conch in Florida and to bring shells into the U.S. from the Bahamas, says Davis.
What is the rarest shell to find in Florida?
Junonia is one of the rarest shells to find. It's highly coveted among beachcombers. Because Junonia snails live on the ocean floor, their shells aren't likely to wash up on the beach. Once a Junonia dies, its shell is more likely to stay buried than to travel the 60 to 150 feet to the sand.