Description:

Ancient Seas, North America, Miocene to Pliocene period, ca. 23 to 2.6 million years ago. A collection of 30 shark teeth from various species mounted in a display case, and a large megalodon tooth fragment. The remaining enamel of the megalodon tooth has a lustrous gray hue, while the root has turned a striking matte black. The 30 other teeth have a coloration and similarity to other specimens from the Sharktooth Hill formation. The predominant fossil shark teeth found at the famous Sharktooth Hill deposits in central California are two types of an extinct mako shark believed to be the ancestor to the present day great white shark; Isurus hastalis, the extinct Giant Mako, and Isurus planus, the Hooked-tooth Mako. Size of megalodon tooth: 4.62" L x 2.9" W (11.7 cm x 7.4 cm); 6.5" H (16.5 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 12" L x 11" W (30.5 cm x 27.9 cm); display case: 12" L x 11" W (30.5 cm x 27.9 cm); largest tooth in case: 1.75" L x 1.3" W (4.4 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: private Phoenix, Arizona, USA collection

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  • Condition: Teeth are mounted in a modern wood and glass display case but can be examined outside of the glass. Nicks and chips throughout, with some larger losses to root and enamel. Stable pressure fissures. Megalodon tooth is a large fragment as shown with some remaining enamel on both sides. Natural pitting and fissures throughout, comes with custom display stand.

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