Description:

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. This is a fossilized tooth from a prehistoric megalodon shark - the largest fish or shark to ever exist! This tooth has a silky gray and black enamel, with a polished tip, and the edges retain most of their petite serrations which are pleasantly tactile. The serrations demonstrate the great tearing capability these sharks had- their jaws also had the strength to crush a small car - a frightening thought! Interestingly, a megalodon's age at death can be determined by the growth rings radiating from the centra of the tooth. Size: 5.15" L x 4.08" W (13.1 cm x 10.4 cm); 5.25" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Charleston, South Carolina, USA collection

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#149564

  • Condition: Pointed tip is polished. Stable fissures on root and enamel, and enamel peeling as shown. Great coloration and large size. Mineral and sediment deposits in recessed areas. Nice serrations and coloration.

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