Molly Sampson, a nine-year-old fossil hunter, found a giant ancient shark tooth on Christmas Day (Credit: Alicia Sampson)

Nine-year-old Molly Sampson and her 17-year-old sister Natalie had only one item on their Christmas list last year. They wanted chest-high waterproof overalls to "go shark's-tooth hunting like professionals." Their wish was granted. On Christmas morning, the sisters set out to Maryland's Calvert Beach with their father to put their new equipment to use.