Description:

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 23 to 2.6 million years ago. A lovely, fossilized tooth from a prehistoric megalodon shark - the largest fish or shark to ever exist - with a gorgeous matte black root and silvery gray enamel with intact serrations. Megalodon (Carcharodon megalodon, literally "big tooth") is thought to have become extinct about 2 million years ago, although alive and well in our imagination with movies like "The Meg" and the controversial film "Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives" (which presents like a documentary). Many swimmers today fear sharks and the average person can easily identify a shark tooth when they see one. It is clear why these ancient teeth inspire fear, awe, and fascination with both scientists and enthusiasts alike! Size: 4.35" L x 3.74" W (11 cm x 9.5 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired September 7, 2024; ex-Charleston, South Carolina, USA collection

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  • Condition: Loss and gouge to root, and stable fissures. Chip to upper edge of serrated enamel. Enamel is well preserved and serrated edges are intact.

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