Shark - Fossil tooth - Otodus Obliquus - 5 cm - 4 cm (No reserve price)
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Original authentic fossil shark tooth Otodus obliquus from the Paleocene, in natural condition, 5 cm high, 4 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep, weighing 10 g, originating from Morocco.
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Shark fossil tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene
Beautiful authentic fossil shark tooth of the prehistoric *Otodus obliquus* with very fine cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate beds. All three tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the great lamniform sharks, including the megalodon.
The tooth features:
* a complete central crown;
* clearly visible lateral cusps;
* 3 intact, sharp tips;
* a beautiful natural beige/cream patina typical of Moroccan fossils.
Estimated age:
Paleocene / Early Eocene, approximately 50 to 60 million years old.
Provenance:
Moroccan phosphate basins (Khouribga).
Dimensions:
5 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick, weighing 11 g.
A very fine collectible for paleontology enthusiasts, marine fossil collectors, or curio cabinets.
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Shark fossil tooth – Otodus obliquus – Paleocene
Beautiful authentic fossil shark tooth of the prehistoric *Otodus obliquus* with very fine cusps, discovered in the famous Moroccan phosphate beds. All three tips are intact!
This species is considered one of the primitive ancestors of the great lamniform sharks, including the megalodon.
The tooth features:
* a complete central crown;
* clearly visible lateral cusps;
* 3 intact, sharp tips;
* a beautiful natural beige/cream patina typical of Moroccan fossils.
Estimated age:
Paleocene / Early Eocene, approximately 50 to 60 million years old.
Provenance:
Moroccan phosphate basins (Khouribga).
Dimensions:
5 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick, weighing 11 g.
A very fine collectible for paleontology enthusiasts, marine fossil collectors, or curio cabinets.
Careful shipping with tracking number
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Shark
Scientific name
Otodus Obliquus
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Paleocene
Condition
Natural
Weight
10 g
Height
5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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