Busycotpus canaliculatus
The Whelk shell has grooves between the coils of the top of the shell. It is very round and can grow up to 12 inches in length. They are pear shaped (fat at the top and pointy at the bottom). This shell houses hermit crabs when its empty.
http://oceanica.cofc.edu/shellguide/shells/channelwhelk.htm
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