Impressive Megalodon Shark Tooth - 6"
$4,100.00 USD
Exhibiting the raw power of prehistoric oceans, this Megalodon (Otodus megalodon) tooth is an excellent example of the apex predator’s fearsome anatomy. Its robust structure, complemented by exceptionally intact serrations, demonstrates the cutting precision that allowed the megalodon to reign supreme in the seas. The smooth, light-colored enamel enhances its aesthetic appeal, while the intact root and bone offer a rare glimpse into the tooth’s remarkable preservation.
This exceptionally large tooth with a pyritized boutlette, dates to the Pliocene to Early Pleistocene. Specimens of this caliber are becoming increasingly rare, making this one particularly noteworthy. Recovered from ancient marine deposits, it reflects a time when the megalodon ruled Earth's oceans as the apex predator. Its sheer size and nearly flawless serrations and enamel are a testament both to the immense scale of this giant shark and the remarkable fossilization processes that have preserved it for millions of years.
TAXONOMY
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Chondrichthyes
• Order: Lamniformes
• Family: Otodontidae
• Genus: Otodus
GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
• Location: Savannah, Georgia area, intercoastal waterway
• Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Dimensions: 6 inches (15.1 cm) along the longest slant x 5.7 inches (14.4 cm) along the second slant x 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) wide
• Weight: 500 gram
• Total display measurements: 9.5" x 4.8" x 4" (24.13 cm x 12.19 cm x 10.16 cm)
PROVENANCE
• Bill Eberlein collection (diver)
Bespoke metal stand included
