Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 124 mm - 90 mm

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Otodus megalodon specimen from the Neogene Pliocene (about 5.3 million years old) sourced from the Yorktown Formation near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA; naturally preserved and unrestored, authentic original, weight 223 g, dimensions 124 × 90 mm.

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Authentic Megalodon tooth — North Carolina, USA

Beautiful fossil tooth of the prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, recovered off the coast of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA.

This specimen comes from the Yorktown Formation of the Pliocene and is about 5.3 million years old.

All offered teeth are fully natural and have not been restored, repaired, or altered in any way.

Details:
• Species: Otodus megalodon
• Origin: Wrightsville Beach area, North Carolina, USA
• Formation: Yorktown Formation
• Age: Pliocene, ca. 5.3 million years
• Restoration/Repair: None
• Condition: Naturally preserved, unrestored and unchanged

This Megalodon tooth exudes a strong natural presence and is an attractive specimen for collectors of prehistoric shark fossils. Megalodon was the largest known predatory shark in Earth's history, and its fossil teeth are among the best-known and most sought-after marine fossils worldwide.

A special display piece for fossil collectors, paleontologists, and all who are passionate about prehistoric marine life.

Authentic Megalodon tooth — North Carolina, USA

Beautiful fossil tooth of the prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, recovered off the coast of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA.

This specimen comes from the Yorktown Formation of the Pliocene and is about 5.3 million years old.

All offered teeth are fully natural and have not been restored, repaired, or altered in any way.

Details:
• Species: Otodus megalodon
• Origin: Wrightsville Beach area, North Carolina, USA
• Formation: Yorktown Formation
• Age: Pliocene, ca. 5.3 million years
• Restoration/Repair: None
• Condition: Naturally preserved, unrestored and unchanged

This Megalodon tooth exudes a strong natural presence and is an attractive specimen for collectors of prehistoric shark fossils. Megalodon was the largest known predatory shark in Earth's history, and its fossil teeth are among the best-known and most sought-after marine fossils worldwide.

A special display piece for fossil collectors, paleontologists, and all who are passionate about prehistoric marine life.

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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
North America
Geological period
Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
223 g
Height
124 mm
Width
90 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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