Megalodon Shark Tooth - 5.7"

Marked by deep blue and tan colouration, 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 and pyritization enhances its aesthetic appeal, while the intact root and bone offer a rare glimpse into the tooth’s remarkable preservation.

This exceptionally large tooth, dating from the Late Oligocene to Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), stands out even among the already massive examples of the species. 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 condition 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: West Java, Indonesia
• Age: late Oligocene to the early Pleistocene (15.9-2.6 million years ago)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• Dimensions: 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) along the longest slant x 5.5 inches (14 cm) along the second slant x 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) wide 

• Weight: 353 grams

PROVENANCE 

• Specimens were acquired from the world's most prestigious private collector of Indonesian meg teeth. They represent the upper echelons of the market.