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The CooB 11.5" x 7" "Shark 710" stainless steel sand scoop is a heavy-duty recovery tool built for beach and surf detectorists targeting small coins and fine jewelry. The spacious basket combines 7mm and 10mm hexagon holes in a precision laser-cut pattern that retains old silver dimes, small gold chains, and thin rings while clearing water-logged sand and silt efficiently. Beach hunters working wet sand and shallow water rely on this scoop's corrosion-resistant construction and reinforced nose to dig faster and recover targets other scoops miss.
What's Included with the CooB Shark 710 Sand Scoop
- CooB 11.5" x 7" Shark 710 stainless steel sand scoop with mixed 7mm/10mm hexagon holes
Why Beach Detectorists Reach for the CooB Shark 710 Scoop
- Mixed hole sizing retains small ancient coins and fine jewelry that slip through single-size patterns, critical when you're working tourist zones or recovering thin gold chains.
- Reinforced nose with a no-hole zone at the front edge withstands repeated digging in compacted wet sand and lets you spot small finds against the solid metal surface before they wash through the basket.
- Handmade welding and stiffening rib construction deliver exceptional structural rigidity under load without adding excess weight, so the scoop holds its shape when pulling full loads from knee-deep surf.
- Angled back wall provides a natural foot rest that reduces hand strain during extended hunts, letting you maintain digging pace through long tide windows without fatigue.
- Need a broader footprint for maximum volume per target recovery? The CooB 11.5" x 8" scoop scales up the basket dimensions while keeping the exact same mixed-hole layout.
Faster Recovery in Wet Sand and Shallow Surf
Coin and Jewelry Recovery on Tourist Beaches
The mixed hexagon hole pattern captures targets as small as thin wedding bands and old silver dimes while clearing sand fast enough to keep pace with incoming waves. The reinforced front edge cuts through compacted wet sand at the tide line without flexing, and the solid nose section gives you a clean viewing surface to spot small gold items before you dump the load. We've used this scoop on diverse coastlines where the mix of modern drops and old silver requires a basket that won't lose either category.

Surf Zone Digging in Waist-Deep Water
The angled back wall and stiffening rib let you apply maximum foot pressure without bending the basket, which is critical when you're working waist-deep water and need extra physical force to pull through wave-churned sand. The corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction handles saltwater immersion without pitting, and the handmade welds hold under repeated stress from rocky substrate and heavy shell layers. Understanding how your physical recovery gear interacts with wet, shifting substrates is just as vital as mastering various metal detector technologies out in the field. To extend your reach into deeper water, pair this scoop basket with a compatible CooB carbon fiber pole assembly.

Compare CooB Sand Scoops
CooB designs various scoop sizes and hole geometries tailored to different beach environments, from dry towel lines to rough surf zones. Use the matrix below to find the ideal footprint for your target recovery speed and preferred location.
| Feature | CooB 7.85″ x 4.75″ | CooB 9" x 5.1" | CooB 9" x 6.25" | CooB 11.5" x 7" Shark 710 (This Model) | CooB 11.5" x 8" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket Dimensions | 7.85″ x 4.75″ (200mm x 120mm) |
9″ x 5.1″ (230mm x 130mm) |
9″ x 6.25″ (230mm x 160mm) |
11.5″ x 7″ (290mm x 180mm) |
11.5″ x 8″ (290mm x 200mm) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) | 1.5 lbs (0.75 kg) | 1.75 lbs (0.8 kg) | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) |
| Hole Design | 5mm/7mm Round/Hex | 7mm Hexagon | 7mm & 10mm Mixed | 7mm & 10mm Mixed | 7mm & 10mm Mixed |
| Handle Receiver | 1.2" (30.5mm) | 1.2" (30.5mm) | 1.2" (30.5mm) | 1.2" (30.5mm) | 1.2" (30.5mm) |
| Primary Use Case | Ultra-light travel & backpacking | Micro-jewelry & small targets | All-around beachcombing | Heavy surf & shifting wet sand | Maximum volume per scoop |
Specifications
- Model Designation: Shark 710 Standard Size
- Dimensions: 11.5in x 7in x 4.75in (290mm x 180mm x 120mm)
- Hole Pattern: Mixed 7mm/10mm hexagon holes
- Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0kg)
- Material: 1.5mm stainless steel AISI 430
- Construction: Laser-cut holes, hand-welded and polished, reinforced with a stiffening rib
- Top Tube Diameter: Approximately 1.2in (30.5mm), internal diameter may vary 1.2 to 1.225in (30.5 to 31.1mm) due to handmade construction
- Mounting: Compatible with CooB carbon fiber poles (sold separately)
- In the Box: Shark 710 Sand Scoop basket

Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized CooB dealer, and this scoop ships with the full manufacturer's warranty. Our team runs sand scoops for metal detecting on challenging ocean beach hunts, and we stock the complete CooB lineup for fast turnaround. Because this high-volume scoop crosses our store's promotion threshold, your order qualifies for fast, free shipping on items over $99 within the contiguous United States, backed by a clear 30-day return window and our verified factory price-match guarantee. Need pole compatibility advice or want to discuss how different hole patterns affect your target recovery speed? Call our support team for real-world guidance from detectorists who dig the same beaches you do.
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