LARGE RARE LOWER JAW AURICULATUS SHARK TOOTH

Castle Hayne Formation - Undisclosed River, North Carolina, 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.

Of the few truly Grade 10 auriculatus teeth we have offered, this one is clearly in a class all its own as it is of a very large size and is from the lateral position of the lower jaw - an uncommon type.  Its North Carolina provenance makes it also much more rare than teeth from other U.S. regions, especially South Carolina.  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 in immaculate condition and are complete.  The root is full and intact and .... how about that color?  The enamel color is a rich mix of olive and burnt orange with a hint of blue on the display side.  

Like most fossils, you can find auriculatus teeth for a less in price of this one if you drop down in the quality or accept damage on the tooth.  This specimen is especially rare and outclasses most teeth you will find in the marketplace, by far.  Guaranteed NO RESTORATION OR REPAIR.  VERY highly recommended for the collector of the finest shark teeth one can find.

PRIZE LARGE LOWER JAW SPECIMEN IN SUPERB CONDITION - RARE NORTH CAROLINA PROVENANCE!

2.7" in length on the diagonal edge x 1.8" wide

SOLD     SH19-001     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only

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