A large sea snail called a Conch lives inside a Conch Shell. 

Conchs are mollusks, or soft-bodied sea snails, that can grow up to 13 inches long and weigh up to 5 lbs.They move around the seafloor using a muscular foot or horn.Conchs can live up to 30 years, but they grow slowly and mature late.  Conch shells are made of about 95% calcium carbonate and 5% organic matter.The snail's mantle arranges aragonite crystals to make the shell strong and resistant to breakage.

Conch snails are generally not harmful to humans. They’re primarily herbivores, feeding on algae and other small organisms, and they don’t possess venom or other defensive mechanisms that could harm humans. However, like any wild animal, they should be handled with care to avoid any potential injury, and it’s always a good idea to wash your hands thoroughly after handling any kind of marine life. Additionally, some species of conch have sharp edges on their shells that could potentially cause minor cuts if mishandled. Overall, though, they’re not considered dangerous to humans.

Conchs are harvested for their edible meat and decorative shells.The shells are often used for decoration and as a musical instrument. At Seashell Supply we have a wide variety of conch shells to choose from. We even sell conch shells cut to be used as horns!