Megalodon - Fossil tooth - 6 cm - 5 cm

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This natural, unrestored Otodus megalodon tooth from Bone Valley, Florida, measures 6 cm and dates to the Pleistocene.

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This beautiful Otodus megalodon tooth comes from the legendary Bone Valley fossil region in Florida, USA, a site renowned worldwide for its fossil shark teeth. At 6 cm long, it is a notably large specimen by Bone Valley standards. Large, well-formed Megalodon teeth from this region are considerably less common than the smaller teeth typically found there.

What truly makes this tooth special is its entirely beige coloring. Both the crown and the root display a soft, natural beige hue, giving the specimen a very uniform and elegant appearance. This monochrome color is relatively rare among Bone Valley Megalodon teeth and gives the tooth a look that stands out from the more familiar dark gray, brown, or bluish specimens from this site.

The crown has a beautiful, broad triangular shape and features distinct natural growth lines running from the base toward the tip. The characteristic fine serrations are clearly visible along both cutting edges. The transition between the crown and the root is also clearly defined, with a prominent bourlette that further highlights the tooth’s natural anatomy.

Another important aspect of this specimen is its authenticity. This tooth is completely natural and unrestored. It has no reconstructed sections or applied restorations; it is offered just as it naturally came from the fossil-bearing material. The visible natural lines and mineralization add to the fossil’s character and authenticity.

At 6 cm, with its exceptionally uniform beige color and natural, unrestored condition, this is a very appealing Bone Valley specimen. A special addition to any collection and a beautiful piece of history from one of the most impressive predators ever to inhabit the oceans.

This beautiful Otodus megalodon tooth comes from the legendary Bone Valley fossil region in Florida, USA, a site renowned worldwide for its fossil shark teeth. At 6 cm long, it is a notably large specimen by Bone Valley standards. Large, well-formed Megalodon teeth from this region are considerably less common than the smaller teeth typically found there.

What truly makes this tooth special is its entirely beige coloring. Both the crown and the root display a soft, natural beige hue, giving the specimen a very uniform and elegant appearance. This monochrome color is relatively rare among Bone Valley Megalodon teeth and gives the tooth a look that stands out from the more familiar dark gray, brown, or bluish specimens from this site.

The crown has a beautiful, broad triangular shape and features distinct natural growth lines running from the base toward the tip. The characteristic fine serrations are clearly visible along both cutting edges. The transition between the crown and the root is also clearly defined, with a prominent bourlette that further highlights the tooth’s natural anatomy.

Another important aspect of this specimen is its authenticity. This tooth is completely natural and unrestored. It has no reconstructed sections or applied restorations; it is offered just as it naturally came from the fossil-bearing material. The visible natural lines and mineralization add to the fossil’s character and authenticity.

At 6 cm, with its exceptionally uniform beige color and natural, unrestored condition, this is a very appealing Bone Valley specimen. A special addition to any collection and a beautiful piece of history from one of the most impressive predators ever to inhabit the oceans.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Megalodon
Country of origin
North America
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
30 g
Height
6 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
250
Objects sold
97.83%
Private

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