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RARE
WHITE CHOICE GRADE AURICULATUS
PREHISTORIC SHARK TOOTH
Flint
River, Georgia, U.S.A.
EOCENE PERIOD:
45 - 38 million years ago
C. auriculatus is
now extinct and was the first killer shark in the lineage of extinct Great White Sharks.
It considered by some to be the first ancestor of the massive extinct
killer shark - Megalodon. Most noteworthy on the teeth of the auriculatus
shark are the pronounced
cusplets flanking the crown. Fine grade teeth are very rare for
this shark species and actually, far less abundant than most other
prehistoric large sharks.
This
is an extremely unusual tooth from a unique location and of a VERY RARE
WHITE hue. Superb preservation exists with very sharp, crisp
serrations, a full, lightly multi-colored root and stunning ivory enamel
with natural luster. The tip and serrations down the sides are intact with only the slightest
of feeding wear. Where the side cusplets on most auriculatus teeth
have wear and damage, these are
complete. Most advanced fossil shark tooth collectors gravitate to
collecting high grade teeth of unusual, beautiful color and this one has
it all!!! Guaranteed
NO
RESTORATION OR REPAIR. VERY highly recommended for the collector
of the fine quality fossil shark teeth.
SUPERB
EXAMPLE
IN RARE COLOR AND PRESERVATION WITH COMPLETE WHITE ROOT
2.1"
in length on the diagonal edge
$475
SHX023
INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual
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