July 27th, 2020 Have you ever found a SAND DOLLAR at the beach? The shell is left behind when the sand dollar dies and its velvety spines fall off to reveal a smooth case underneath. The dried-up bits that you hear when you shake the shell are remnants of the five jaws. When a dead sand dollar is broken open, the five v-shaped teeth are released, and closely resemble small, white doves (Doves of Peace). It is often said that releasing a sand dollar’s doves releases peace into the world.