Fossil Megalodon Tooth – Miocene – Pliocene (approx. 23 – 3.6 million years ago) - Tooth - Gigantic Prehistoric Shark Otodus Megalodon - 130 mm - 110 mm - 130 mm
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A fossil tooth from the gigantic prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, the largest marine species known to have existed. This tooth measures 120 mm in length and was found along the coast of North Carolina, one of the most renowned places for recovering well-preserved megalodon remains. The surface has been polished, highlighting the venation and the chromatic transitions between root and enamel.
The Megalodon lived roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene, reaching estimated lengths of up to 20 meters. Its triangular, serrated, and robust teeth were designed to shatter the bones of whales and large cetaceans, which it fed on. These teeth were arranged in five rows and were continually replaced during the animal's life.
This tooth features a compact and well-preserved root, with enamel partially intact and areas of mineralization that tell the fossilization process. The polishing brings out the nuances between black, gray, and brownish tones, making it perfect for both museum display and private collections or curios cabinets.
Species: Otodus megalodon
Geological period: Miocene – Pliocene (approximately 23 – 3.6 million years ago)
Origin: North Carolina, USA
Size: 120 mm
Conservation status: Authentic fossil, polished
Category: Paleontology – Fossil teeth – Scientific collecting
Ideal for: fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, museum displays, naturalist-themed interiors.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateA fossil tooth from the gigantic prehistoric shark Otodus megalodon, the largest marine species known to have existed. This tooth measures 120 mm in length and was found along the coast of North Carolina, one of the most renowned places for recovering well-preserved megalodon remains. The surface has been polished, highlighting the venation and the chromatic transitions between root and enamel.
The Megalodon lived roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene, reaching estimated lengths of up to 20 meters. Its triangular, serrated, and robust teeth were designed to shatter the bones of whales and large cetaceans, which it fed on. These teeth were arranged in five rows and were continually replaced during the animal's life.
This tooth features a compact and well-preserved root, with enamel partially intact and areas of mineralization that tell the fossilization process. The polishing brings out the nuances between black, gray, and brownish tones, making it perfect for both museum display and private collections or curios cabinets.
Species: Otodus megalodon
Geological period: Miocene – Pliocene (approximately 23 – 3.6 million years ago)
Origin: North Carolina, USA
Size: 120 mm
Conservation status: Authentic fossil, polished
Category: Paleontology – Fossil teeth – Scientific collecting
Ideal for: fossil collectors, paleontology enthusiasts, museum displays, naturalist-themed interiors.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Fossil Megalodon Tooth – Miocene – Pliocene (approx. 23 – 3.6 million years ago) -
Scientific name
Gigantic Prehistoric Shark Otodus Megalodon
Country of origin
North Carolina, USA
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
338 g
Depth
130 mm
Height
130 mm
Width
110 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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