HUGE ISURUS HASTALIS TOOTH WITH PATHOLOGY - Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.A.

LOWER MIOCENE PERIOD:  23 million years ago

This giant and spectacular fossil tooth is of the extinct Mako shark called Isurus hastalis.  This prehistoric shark is a member of the White Shark family.  Teeth from Isurus hastalis look remarkably similar to the modern Great White Shark less the serrations.  Little is known about this species and it is classified in the genus Isurus (Mako) due to its characteristic smooth edges.  Some consider this shark the "Grandfather of the Great White". 

This is one of the most beautiful and unique very large Mako teeth we have had in recent memory.  To begin with, it features slight pathological deformation with it's twisted crown.  The enamel is a gorgeous platinum mint green and blue with a very cool pattern to the colors as seen above.  The size is impressive enough but preservation for a tooth this size is what makes this a choice and highly desirable example.  Unlike large river teeth, the root on this gem is extremely well mineralized and features a prominent nutrient hole in the middle and no open expansion cracks as is usually the case.  Anyone that collects teeth from this shark can attest that specimens over 2.5 inches are rare and highly desired.  Specimens that EXCEED 2.5 inches are true prizes and here this one is 2.7 inches in a quality that would make any tooth proud!!!  There is NO REPAIR AND NO RESTORATION, tooth is completely natural and genuine with no enhancement.  

In most cases, exceptionally large and rare teeth are in less than desirable condition but it is their sheer size that makes them in demand.  Here is a tooth that puts most teeth to shame even in sizes much smaller than it is.  Do not miss this one!

 RARE AND BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY ASPECT - A MUST FOR YOUR TOP COLLECTION!

2.7" in length on the diagonal edge

$195     SH1105     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only  

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