Sustainable Jewelry for Shark Week: Ocean-Inspired Gifts
There are few creatures as captivating as sharks.
Ancient, powerful and essential to healthy oceans, they’ve inspired legends, exploration and a lifelong fascination with the sea. This Shark Week, we’re celebrating these remarkable animals through meaningful design, ocean conservation and unforgettable destinations where they can still be experienced in the wild.
The Story Behind Our Shark Week Collection
Some of the ocean’s greatest treasures aren’t found in a jewelry box, they’re discovered beneath the tide.
For generations, shark teeth have carried special meaning across many Pacific cultures, including Polynesian and Māori traditions. While interpretations differ, sharks have long been associated with strength, protection, courage and a profound respect for the ocean.
That spirit inspired our Limited Edition Shark Week Sandrop Necklace.
A genuine, ethically sourced shark tooth is paired with our luminous Paradise Gradient and authentic sand from Martha’s Vineyard, creating a design inspired by one of the coast’s most extraordinary discoveries. More than a beautiful necklace, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, adventure and the enduring mystery of one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures.
Alongside our Limited Edition design, our Shark Week Collection also features a classic sterling silver brushed finish Shark Tooth Necklace and our 4ocean Shark Fin Ornaments (which helps pull 5 lbs of plastic from our oceans), each inspired by the beauty and power of life beneath the waves.
Jewelry Inspired by the Ocean. Committed to Protecting It.
Our love for the ocean extends far beyond our designs.
A portion of every Dune Jewelry order supports coastal and global conservation initiatives, and over the years we’ve donated more than $250,000 to organizations making a meaningful impact.
Our partners have included:
We’re also proud to partner with 4ocean, helping remove plastic from oceans and waterways while creating designs made with certified recycled ocean plastic.
Because celebrating the ocean also means helping protect it.
Five Incredible Places to Experience Sharks
Whether you’re a diver, snorkeler or simply love being near the water, these destinations offer unforgettable opportunities to witness sharks in their natural habitat. Book a trip to one (or all) of these stunning locations and don’t forget to bring back sand, earth, or other elements for your next custom Dune design.
The Bahamas
One of the world’s most celebrated shark destinations, the Bahamas is known for encounters with tiger sharks, great hammerheads, Caribbean reef sharks and lemon sharks. From guided dives to floating safely above crystal-clear waters, it’s an unforgettable way to experience these incredible animals.
Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard, New England
Few coastlines are as intertwined with shark lore as Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. Great white sharks return to Cape waters seasonally, particularly around the Outer Cape, where shark-spotting excursions offer the chance to experience these legendary predators from a respectful distance. And just across the water, Martha’s Vineyard became forever linked to shark culture as the filming location for Jaws.
Find it in the Sandbank®: Bring the story home with sand from Martha’s Vineyard, including iconic Jaws locations, along with Cape Cod and other nearby New England shores in our Sandbank®.
Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Rising from the Pacific Ocean, Cocos Island is legendary among divers. Massive schools of hammerheads, whitetip reef sharks, tiger sharks and occasional whale sharks make this protected island one of the ocean’s greatest adventures. While the island itself is a trip to get to, several stunning Costa Rica locations are found in our Sandbank. Or be the first to bring a piece of this legendary location to our Sandbank.
Oahu, Hawaii
From cage experiences to open-ocean tours, Oahu offers an exciting way to encounter Galápagos sharks, tiger sharks and seasonal hammerheads while learning about the important role sharks play in Hawaii’s marine ecosystems.
Cape Town, South Africa
Nestled beside False Bay, Simon’s Town is known for its incredible marine biodiversity. Visitors can experience boat excursions, kelp forest dives and encounters with sevengill sharks, spotted gully sharks and several fascinating endemic catshark species. Discover Cape Town, South Africa locations such as Boulders Beach in our Sandbank, located less than a mile from Simon’s Town.
A Lasting Connection to the Sea
Every shoreline tells a story.
Sometimes it’s a handful of sand collected on a favorite beach. Sometimes it’s the memory of seeing a shark glide effortlessly through blue water. Sometimes it’s a rare treasure discovered where the tide meets the shore.
Our Shark Week Collection celebrates those unforgettable moments while supporting the oceans that inspire them, so every adventure leaves an even deeper connection to the sea.
Explore the Shark Week Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sharks, Shark Jewelry & Ocean Conservation
What does wearing a shark tooth necklace mean?
Wearing a shark tooth necklace can symbolize protection, courage, strength and a deep connection to the ocean. Shark teeth and shark imagery also hold longstanding significance within Pacific cultures, including Polynesian traditions.
For today’s ocean lover, shark tooth jewelry can carry that spirit of adventure forward, a reminder of the wild beauty beneath the surface and why these remarkable creatures are worth protecting.
What does shark conservation mean?
Shark conservation is the protection of sharks, their populations and the ocean ecosystems they help keep in balance. Efforts include protecting marine habitats, reducing overfishing and bycatch, supporting scientific research and encouraging responsible shark tourism.
For Dune, celebrating the ocean also means giving back to it. Our commitment to coastal causes and ocean conservation connects the places and creatures that inspire our jewelry with organizations working toward a healthier blue planet.
Why are sharks important to ocean conservation?
Sharks play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and balanced ocean food webs. Protecting sharks can therefore support the health and biodiversity of the wider ocean.
Shark Week gives us a reason to look beyond the legend and celebrate what makes these often-misunderstood creatures so extraordinary. It’s also the inspiration behind Dune’s shark jewelry and jewelry for ocean conservation, designs rooted in curiosity, adventure and respect for the sea.
Where are the best places in the world to see sharks?
Some of the best destinations to see sharks include Cocos Island in Costa Rica, the Galápagos Islands, the Bahamas, South Africa and Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Depending on where and when you travel, shark encounters can range from scuba diving with hammerheads and reef sharks to snorkeling alongside whale sharks.
These are the kinds of once-in-a-lifetime places Dune was created to celebrate. With more than 5,500 locations and elements in our Sandbank®, travelers can customize meaningful travel jewelry and ocean-inspired jewelry with sand and earth from destinations around the world, or send us their own.
How can jewelry support ocean conservation?
Jewelry can support ocean conservation when brands use their platforms, partnerships and proceeds to help fund organizations protecting marine wildlife and coastal ecosystems. Dune has donated more than $250,000 to charitable organizations around the world and has supported ocean-focused organizations including Mission Blue, Marine Mammal Care Center and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
For us, jewelry for ocean conservation is about more than being inspired by the sea. It’s about giving something back to the waters, wildlife and coastal places behind so many of our most meaningful memories.
