CARCHAROCLES AURICULATUS (EXTINCT GREAT WHITE SHARK) TOOTH

Undisclosed River, South Carolina, U.S.A.

MID EOCENE PERIOD:  50 - 42 million years ago

This species of shark is the first in the lineage of extinct Great White Sharks and is considered the beginning of the direct lineage of the giant C. megalodon.  As the Great-Grandfather of Megalodon, this shark shows features of its teeth that later Meg dropped, namely, the pronounced cusplets flanking the crown.  Fine grade teeth are very rare for this shark species and actually, far less abundant than Megalodon.

Of the few nice auriculatus teeth we have seen, this one is clearly in a class all its own.  It is the first auriculatus tooth we have offered on the site simply because we strive to offer only the finest and rare material and this is the first one we have located that was worth mention.  Well, it is definitely worth mention!  The condition is about as perfect as ANY tooth could be.  The tip is needle-sharp and fully serrated.  The cusplets have NO damage or wear.  The root is full and intact and .... how about that color?  The color is what makes this tooth especially rare.  The size on this specimen is not very large but the locale and color in which it was found IS.  There is a bizarre and hypnotic combination of blood red/orange and bright lime green.  The images best show this gem.  The area where these teeth are found is so guarded and these teeth are so rare that the diver that found it has remained anonymous in its provenance other than a river in South Carolina.  Its immaculate condition indicates it was found buried in the sediments of the river bottom as it shows NO sign or wear or damage as most river teeth do.  NO RESTORATION OR REPAIR.  VERY highly recommended for the collector of the finest shark teeth one can find.

 THE FINEST AND RAREST COLOR AND CONDITION AURICULATUS TOOTH YOU WILL FIND!

1.75" in length on the diagonal edge x 1.45" wide

SOLD     SH1901     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only  

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