Geukensia demissa,
Ribbed mussel

Lives in marshes, common find.

Laevicardium laevigatum,
Eggcockle

Lives offshore, common find.

Mercenaria campechiensis,
Southern quahog

Lives offshore, common find.

Mercenaria mercenaria,
Northern quahog

Lives in sounds and estuaries, common find.

Murex pomum
Phyllonotus pomum,
Apple murex

Lives offshore, common find.

Muricanthus fulvescens,
Giant eastern murex

Lives offshore, very rare find.

Noetia ponderosa,
Ponderous ark

Lives offshore, common find.

Oliva sayana,
Lettered olive

Lives near-shore, common find, especially on Shackleford Banks.

Phalium granulatum,
Scotch bonnet

NC's State Shell

Lives offshore, whole specimens hard to find.

Pleuroploca gigantea,
Horse conch

Lives offshore, very rare find.