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CHOICE GRADE AURICULATUS SHARK TOOTH Castle Hayne Formation - Undisclosed River, North Carolina, U.S.A. EOCENE PERIOD: 45 - 38 million years ago The C. auriculatus shark 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 a top grade and very unique specimen in which the above images cannot fully illustrate its beauty. The beautiful glossy and dense enamel is mostly a bluish olive but as the tooth is rotated in incandescent light, the base of the crown radiates a deep, rich burnt orange. This chatoyant phenomena is not its only feature though. Unlike the vast majority of auriculatus teeth on the market, this one is in a truly Grade 10 condition with its knife-sharp serrations and needle tip. Only a slight hint of feeding wear is evident on the cutting edges. Furthermore, where the side cusplets on most auriculatus teeth have wear and damage, these are in immaculate unworn condition and are complete. The root is full and intact with a highly uncommon density. Its North Carolina provenance makes it also much more rare than teeth from other U.S. regions, especially South Carolina. 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. RARE AND UNIQUE SPECIMEN THAT CHANGES COLOR - NORTH CAROLINA PROVENANCE! 2.2" in length on the diagonal edge x 1.8" wide SOLD SH19-002 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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