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At Tiki House Pensacola Beach you can find mermaid;s purses too.  But they are rare!  Thanks for the great article to share!

<p>At Tiki House Pensacola Beach you can find mermaid;s purses too.  But they are rare!  Thanks for the great article to share!</p>

A mermaid purse is an egg case.  Inside you could find the egg of a Shark (Bullhead Shark, Carpet Sharks, or Ground Sharks), or Skates (Big and Longnose).  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_case_(Chondrichthyes)

This photo was taken in Panama City Beach by a member of the I love Panama City Beach-Original Facebook group.

This video shows a little skate embryo hatching from its egg. Video by Andrew Gillis (Gillis Lab, University of Cambridge).

Little skate (Leucoraja erinacea) embryo hatching

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A juvenile leopard shark (Stegastoma fasciatum) often referred to as zebra shark due to their juvenile zebra like patterns, hatching from its egg casing, also known as a mermaids purse. Once they hit approximately 6 months old they transition into their adult phase and take on a leopard print which is why they are also referred to as leopard sharks.

SHARK HATCHING FROM EGG!!! :O

Mermaid Purse

When your walking along the beach you never know what you will find.  Hidden treasures are lurking in the sand.  You might see a sand dollar, sharks tooth, a starfish, but if you are lucky you will find a Mermaid Purse.

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Our family has been spending our vacations in Panama City Beach since 2002.  We understand that life is hectic and people really need to make the most out of what limited vacation time they have.  Sometimes it takes a life changing event to open your eyes to what is most important in life: the time you spend with the people you love.  Nobody ever looks back on life and says 'Gee I wish, I had worked a little more.' Looking into the future, we hope to eventually spend our winters as snowbirds on the beautiful Emerald Gulf Coast.  Spending some time on the beach has a way of washing away all of the worries and stress.   Whether staying for a week or staying for a month, the memories you make will last forever.

Why we chose The Dunes of Panama, Panama City Beach

In the fall of 2014, we choose the Dunes of Panama for the pet friendly accommodations and 1500 feet of beach frontage.  The resort has all of the amenities we were looking for with a family oriented atmosphere.

This condo isn't just another rental, this is our future winter home, with our personal touches.  The resort has all of the amenities and plenty of space so you don't feel crowded.  The people are so friendly, it just makes you want to come back year after year.

Mermaid Purse

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