In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the shredded coconut.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.