Description:

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. A fossilized tooth from a prehistoric megalodon shark, just shy of 6 at an enormous 5.91 inches (15 cm)! The root is a warm sienna hue and the enamel a lighter beige with orange-red mottled hues. This is a massive tooth and clearly shows why these sharks inspire such speculation about their extinction and fear of what is below the ocean's surface. Megalodon was the largest shark and one of the largest fish to ever exist, and apex predators of the sea. By thrashing the head side-to side using their approximately 276 teeth - these megalodons could easily rip flesh from bone and their jaws had enough force to crush a small car! Size: 5.91" L (15 cm)

Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection

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#184666

  • Condition: Natural cavities and bore holes in root from marine activity. Peeling to enamel along bourlette and stable striations. Chips and losses along peripheries and tip of tooth, and serrations are worn away and absent. Natural and unpolished, huge size!

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