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MEGALODON TOOTH - Undisclosed River, South Carolina, U.S.A. MIOCENE to PLIOCENE PERIOD: 23.3 - 1.81 million years ago Why do we bombard you with images of our Megalodon teeth? We are proud to show you the consistent detail of these rare specimens, not ashamed and a tooth such as this one is a true treasure that you can't help staring at. With its bright pumpkin orange color with compliments of green, this beauty is one heck of a prize fossil tooth worthy of the most advanced collections. The color is EXTREMELY rare for a river tooth and the very limited sources of these teeth when found are guarded by the divers as much as our national military secrets. The mesmerizing enamel is in superb condition and preservation. The serrations run fine and sharp with only very minor wear. The tip is intact with only the slightest natural feeding wear. The incredible bourlette is a dark rich red-orange and is just as glossy as the crown enamel and over 95% intact. The warm brown root is full and intact with no chipping or damage. The reverse side has the most surreal "moustache" design in green above the area where the crown meets the root. You cannot find a more incredible orange tooth than this rarity and in such a nice large size makes it a cornerstone addition to any Megalodon tooth connoisseur. This tooth is categorized in the top ranking for investment grade Megalodon teeth. The tooth is even better than it shows in the images. We GUARANTEE NO RESTORATION AND NO REPAIR of any kind to this rare specimen. VERY highly recommended!!!
RARE - RARE - RARE!!! THE MOST COVETED COLOR IN A RIVER MEGALODON TOOTH! 3.75" in length on the diagonal edge x 2.8" wide SOLD SH645 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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At a length of 52 feet
and weighing in excess of 60 tons, Carcharocles megalodon was the second
largest predator that ever existed on this planet, the largest being the
sperm whale. Megalodon was larger and heavier than T. rex.
Scientific reconstructions of this shark estimate the dorsal fin 5.5
feet tall, the pectoral fins at 10 feet in length and the tail over 12
feet high. If you were unfortunate enough to have a megalodon swim
over you, the pectoral fins would measure 30 feet from tip to tip with a
torso in excess of 10 feet thick! The jaws were so large that
this shark would be able to swallow a Rhinoceros whole. A
predator this size would have most likely fed on large marine
vertebrates, especially whales. Fossil teeth have been found in
excess of 7 inches in length! Megalodon teeth are similar in
geometry to the modern White Shark and scientists are still passionately
divided on the origin of the two species and if megalodon is related to
the modern white shark. It is also not fully understood why this
giant killer became extinct but we can all be glad it is. A day at
the beach just wouldn't be what it is today!