Are there conch shells in North America?

Yes, there are conch shells in North America. Some species of conch, such as the Queen conch (Strombus gigas) and the Fighting conch (Strombus pugilis), are native to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. These species can be found in shallow waters near coral reefs and seagrass beds. Other species of conch, such as the Knobbed conch (Strombus raninus) and the Atlantic triton (Charonia variegata), can be found in the waters off the coast of Florida and the southeastern United States.