12-12-2019 sorry for the late post. this gift shop has everything and i do love the Shark at the entrance. check out the pictures read more

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Outside looks cool so son wanted to go - just has the regular stuff you would expect. Some things I didn't expect: no public restroom (even for customers), cheap (thin) clothes sold at heavy prices, and In Musk We Trust shirts - gross to see on our country's 250th after DOGE gutted our government. Sales people were nice. Lots of options overall but some quite tasteless like boob salt and pepper shakers displayed at child height (why? Put them up for adult eye line), and dead sharks in a jar (also why?). read more

the outside of this attraction is the only good thing about this place. to begin, the atmosphere was terrible, this was the saddest and most pathetic "rave" i have ever been to. the music was too loud, and not what i was expecting for a family friendly store. the whole store smelt like weed and stale beer. all they had was shirts, shoes and stuffed animals. the entire experience was awful. read more

I was excited to check out this shop during my trip to South Padre. it seemed like a fun place for surf gear, summer clothes, and souvenirs. But I was honestly shocked and disappointed to see the store filled with Trump, MAGA, and Elon Musk/SpaceX merchandise. It's a huge turnoff, especially when you're just trying to enjoy a beach vacation and support local businesses. I came in looking for beachwear, not political propaganda. I walked right out. Much of South Padre has turned into a propaganda machine and it's disgusting. Also their item quality is garbage. AVOID. read more

Very helpful friendly staff, clean and organized lots of sales and specials big selection

So we didn't get to souvenir shop as much when we were here as there was a huge storm and most of the island was without electricity. Luckily this place was open, plus how could not want to go through a giant shark's mouth to a shop? They had a lot of stuff and it was priced reasonably I guess. I'm not sure because this was the only place we shopped at. The employees weren't rude but they weren't friendly. They were just there to do a job and nothing extra. I would probably come back to check it out again but I for sure would check out other places as I'd rather pay a little more and get friendly customer service. But the entrance is still a giant shark's head so there's that. read more

Jaws - Entrance - Souvenir Shops Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

This place is sells worthless junk which was clear after walking through the place for only 5 minutes. What's worse is that the Jaws souvenir store, the hotel next door and a tow truck company are working together to scam you. The is not parking in front of the souvenir store, but plenty of parking next door. There aren't any clear signs that the parking lot is private and you will be towed. I was parked for no longer than 5 minutes and when we walked out our vehicle was already loaded on a tow truck. The police were called and they wouldn't help. Some local walked by and said these tow truck arrangements are all over the island and it's a big scam. Beware of this crummy cheap souvenir shop and just pass it by or you'll end up paying for more than just a piece of junk souvenir!!!! read more

Decent souvenir shop. They have everything from toys, shirts, typical other souvenir items. We looked around as we wanted and tried on a shirt or two. Ended up finding a key chain with my name on it! I never find anything with my name on it. Also bought a tie dye rubber chicken for my parrot. He loves it. We weren't followed around nor did we ever feel uncomfortable in the store like other reviews stated. We frequent south padre for vacation every few years and always have our favorite stores we stop in. This is one! read more

Jaws - @PolloTheCaique (instagram) with the Tie Dye Rubber Chicken - Souvenir Shops Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

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This place is full of cheap, overpriced garbage. I bought a crappy bathing suit for $30 and made the mistake of not trying it on because everything I wear is size L and they looked ok. After I tried them on, they were more like a size small so I came back the next day to return them and they wouldn't take a return, only exchange so I had to walk out of there with another crappy bathing suit. Sure, take your pictures in front the shark entrance, but I don't recommend going inside read more

This place is awful! Cheap overpriced crap! Also asked to use the restroom and the lady was rude and said they weren't for the public... I'm like you mean not for your customers... hope this place fails and something better goes in. read more

This place is a rip off. All other shops offer their iron ones included in the price of a shirt. This shop charges extra and then the decal peels off within minutes of wearing it. Do NOT spend your money on this place. Ohhhhh and the lady running the register is down right rude. No thanks. There are too many shops on the island to waste my time or money at this shop. You want a cool pic of a shark, go to the shell shop on 100. read more

I only came here because of the giant shark in front of the store. Like all of the stores nearby, they all sell the same touristy SPI shirts, sunblock, clothing, beach wear, etc. Drop by for a photo opp. read more

Ok tourist trap. Good selection but prices are too high. Went elsewhere. They do have baby sharks in a jar.

I stopped here today to purchase souvenirs for my family. I stopped here last year and the same thing happened last year, but I dismissed it as just my imagination but hey, it happened again, so I can no longer look past it. As soon as I stepped foot into this store, an employee was following me, everywhere I went. It was so blatantly obvious, that my young 12 year niece noticed. My intent was to spent a good amount of money buying souvenirs but 1) I don't feel comfortable being followed and stared at 2) this is a horrible way to treat customers and 3) I just couldn't get past the fact that this is their practice. The same thing happened to me last year and I seriously brushed it off as something I was imagining but it's not. If you are that concerned about people stealing, buy a better surveillance system or better cameras. You are chasing people off. I'm not sure how people can steal large items like t-shirts on hooks but yet someone is standing 1 foot behind you making sure you don't. Drive a little further into the island for cheaper gifts. read more

Little over priced more so than other shops but customer service was great! Lady was very on top of helping us find what we needed and so was the gentleman that worked there too! read more

Walked into this shop looking for some souvenirs for friends back in cubicle land. Two female attendants sort of greeted me upon my entrance (the good 'ol head nod). As soon as I looked at some of the clothing items, I noticed one of the female attendants was following me everywhere I went! Overpriced items and silly attendants working. The only cool thing about this shop is the giant shark at the entrance. Pretty symbolic, actually. I guess you should never enter the mouth of a shark... read more

Jaws - The ONLY cool thing about this store. - Souvenir Shops Near Me - South Padre Island, Texas

If I could leave a zero star review I would! The two women working in this disgusting smelling, messy, un-stocked warehouse of a "gift shop" were extremely hateful and piss-poor. There was no public restroom. Now, this factor is understandable in most cases but these poor excuses for "employees" had terrible demeanors. And it lit my fire. When I went to check out, I received an eye roll from the woman who stated nothing but my total. I said "well hello to you too!" in attempt to lighten her mood, but received yet another eye roll. After handing over my card, I asked, "since I've spent 45 minutes and 45 dollars in here, may I use the restroom?" I received yet a third eye roll and an attitude driven response. Not to worry though, I took care of my issue in the back corner of your disgusting store. Enjoy cleaning that up during your understaffed shift! P.S. Do NOT give these people your money! I'd rather go to the dirty water in Galveston and receive good customer service from the Murdock's than come to this awful place of business ever again. Thanks for reading. read more

As soon as I walked in with my wife and kids tonight we were all immediately followed around the store by several employees. It's apparent that they treat everyone as thieves. As we were shopping my 5 year old told me he needed to use the restroom. We were frankly told by the staff that we can only use their restroom if we buy something. Guess what...You guys can go to hell. Screw this place. Never give your money to rude or inconsiderate people. read more

An eye catcher for sure loved the options we had to chose from only thing is we weren't helped at all while walking in nor greeted

Don't go there. Awful customer service. I had picked out a couple of t-shirts and was planning to buy all my souvenirs to take back home to Chicago. While I was in the store, I inquired about the restroom. A girl told me where it was but that she thought someone was in there. So I was waiting by the door for the bathroom to be available. Another girl told me the bathroom was out of order. I asked. "So is this bathroom really out of order or just not for customers???" She said it's not for customers. I decided not to do business there. Just be honest, put a sign up at the front door that says "no public restrooms". read more

The second star is just for the photo op out front. What you will find inside is only worth one star. Tourist trap. Overpriced crap that you can get elsewhere on the island for less. Absolutely nothing I wanted to buy. So stop for a photo out front, and then get back in your car and drive away. read more

I came here just to take a picture with the shark with my family but went in to look around. I was looking for a gift to bring home to a friend and customer service was horrible!!!!!!!! I work customer service retail and service but following someone arms length and staring is not the way to divert theft. I was looking at a shell jewelry box when a Mexican bleached out blonde lady "can't miss her" came to "customer service" me! First I didn't understand because I don't speak Spanish. Second the little I understood she was basically trying to get my to check out. So I was like ok let me check out and she'll leave me alone. Nope she continued to follow me to my family and stood there beside us until I asked if she was the manager and then proceeded to find the manager. If you want know the feeling of being stalked and disrespected this is the place for you. IF YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE A HUMAN WITH RESPECT DONT SHOP HERE!!!!!! Oh and I had no bags and wore fitted clothes!! Where was I going to fit a lunch box size jewelry box!! read more

Pretty good place for a photo opp. Lots of Tshirts for about $7.00 and up + $2.00 for an additional decal. Looks like hundreds to choose from, almost all the same as the rest of the souvenir shops. Clean, large, well lit and a must stop for all new beach goers. read more

All the reviews are accurate. About five employees followed my family and I around. I understand kids probably go in and steal, but it's so bad it makes you uncomfortable. Walked into (and gave our business to) 2 more comparable shops, and were treated much kinder. I think 1 star is generous read more

Went here on the hunt for an affordable bathing suit and found it! The woman in charge of the fitting rooms was so helpful! She showed us everything we needed and picked out 5 swimsuits for me to try on. Then walked my husband around to find everything he needed. I wish I could have gotten her name she was so nice!! Some of their stuff is a big pricey but it's worth it! read more

Awful selection, awful service, no restrooms for customers, still managed to waste $30

We were looking at the tiny glass bottles filled with sand and shells and we noticed one was empty so I grabbed it by it's cork, which on every other glass bottle, it was glued shut, but not on this bottle. So the little bottle fell and broke, immediately the cashier ran over and asked me if I dropped it. I explained to him it was an empty bottle and the cork was unglued. He accepted that answer then went and talked to his manager about it. The manager then walked across the store and told us we had to pay or leave, we asked how much it would cost and the manager said $25. I asked how much one cost and she said $1 but they come in packs of $25. I complain that she was trying to charge us $25 for a one dollar bottle of sand that was empty. She immediately told us to leave the store. I offered to pay the full $25 dollars after I pointed out how ridiculous it was that they were trying to make me pay $25 dollars for a one dollar item and then manager proceeded to tell us to leave again, so we just left and spent our money at the other shops on the island. This is horrible treatment of the customers. I understand the frustration of a customer breaking an object, but when you try to get someone to pay 2500% on a broken item, that isn't repayment,That's a god damn scam. read more

While visiting SPI this week I lost my cell phone. I was so upset thinking about the thousands of pictures I had lost as I hadn't been uploading to the Cloud as recommended. My level headed sister decided to call the phone and a pleasant friendly voice answered my phone. She directed us to the store Jaws by it's obvious entrance to safely retrieve my misplaced phone. Come to find out it was an employee who had found my phone in the store. She refused the small reward I offered her with a smile. I am so grateful for this very sweet and honest young lady. I will be buying my next souvenirs in this store to support a business that has such amazing staff! Thank you!! read more

This should be illegal! They proudly sell, what they say are real, dead baby sharks incased in a blue liquid container. Sick, stupid and wrong. I wanted to believe they were fake, but they bragged about how they were real and were shocked when I vented my disgust and revulsion. Do not go there. Do not buy anything from them. Gross! read more

it is a really nice place but they should sell puff bars to minors it is a nice place to take pictures and has a place to get dreads and henna it's super nice and i definitely recommend it to you read more

Awful service . Very rude workers here. Everything is overpriced and the people don't even seem to know how to do their job

They have the same SPI shirts all the other places have. The entry way shark does make for a good photo opportunity, though, so this makes them stand out. I wanted two custom shirts in different sizes. When I couldn't find the two shirts in the same color, they agreed to put the designs on shirts I brought in. When I returned with my two shirts, they ended up not having the designs I wanted. Instead of sending me on my way, they called around and found a shop that had them. I thought that was very nice of them. They didn't have to do that. read more

Went to this store with my family because my nephews wanted to go the store. It was my nephews and niece first time in the island. We were greeted by a lady who I thought was nice at the time. Well she ended up following us even my 10 year old nephew noticed, He thought she was following just him. I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. I including my whole family walked out of the store. I was going to say something but I didn't want to cause a scene with my niece and nephews there. I will never go to this store again. read more

The shark attracts many young people and we stopped in this weekend only to find the music HIGHLY inappropriate for our 4-year old. Dropped f bombs every other word. Walked in and walked right back out. They aren't getting my business. You would think it's family friendly but definitely isn't. Also very overpriced. read more