Are shells non-living things

Answer 1

a shell is the skeleton of a snail on the OUTSIDE.some sea creatures also have shells mostly to protect themselves.

you find shells because the creature has out grown it or died

Answer 2

Correct, shells are non-living things. Shells are the hard protective coverings of certain animals like snails, clams, and turtles. These structures are made up of calcium carbonate and are created by the animal to protect their soft body parts.