Ancient Seas, North America, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 1.5 million years ago. This is an attractive example of a fossilized tooth from a megalodon shark, one of the most ferocious hunters of the ancient seas. The triangular tooth features a classic V-shaped enamel with several tactile serrations along the edges. By thrashing the head side-to side, these megalodons could easily rip flesh from bone - despite this frightening revelation, the serrations and enamel are pleasantly tactile! The enamel is naturally reflective, and the light colors are a result of the fossilization process as well as the minerals present in the sediment and water. This tooth is an enticing gray hue with warm brown undertones in the enamel and a matte brown root, making a wonderful specimen from one of the ancient seas' most legendary hunters! Pictured stand not included, but available for an additional fee. Size: 4.22" L x 3.3" W (10.7 cm x 8.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Lowcountry Geologic, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Condition
Chips to peripheries and tips of enamel. Stable fissures on root from fossilization. Retains some of the serrations along edges. Great coloration throughout. Natural and unpolished.