HUGE ISURUS HASTALIS TOOTH - Ashepoo River, 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". 

Just in from recent dives, this massive Isurus tooth was quite a find.  Specimen is intact with beautiful plum and silver chatoyant enamel with a stunning subtle tiger stripe pattern.  Anyone that collects teeth from this shark can attest that specimens over 2.5 inches are rare and highly desired.  Specimens that approach 2.75 inches are true prizes and here this one is 2.7 inches!!!  A tooth this size is seldom ever seen and rarely offered.  This is one of only three that we collected from several recent trips.  There is NO REPAIR AND NO RESTORATION, tooth is completely natural and genuine with no enhancement.  Gorgeous and rare color and pattern makes up for some features due from prolonged exposure in open water which actually was the cause for this color.  Very dreamy, surreal appearance.

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!

 VERY COOL COLOR AND PATTERN IN THE ENAMEL

2.7" in length on the diagonal edge

$145     SH1108     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only  

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