Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 11.38 cm

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Otodus megalodon tooth specimen from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA, originating from the Yorktown Formation and dating to the Pliozän (Neogene) about 5.3 million years ago, naturally unaltered and unrestored, authentic original, 151 g, 11.38 cm high.

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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 from 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: Natural, unrestored and unchanged

This Megalodon tooth shows a strong natural aura 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 from 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: Natural, unrestored and unchanged

This Megalodon tooth shows a strong natural aura 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.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
North America
Geological period
Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
151 g
Height
11.38 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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