Spectacular fossil tooth of a megalodon. - Fossil tooth - Megaselachus megalodon - 135 mm - 94 mm

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Specimen: Spectacular fossil tooth of Megaselachus megalodon from the Miocene (approximately 15–20 million years ago), found near Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia; dimensions 135 mm high, 94 mm wide, 30 mm deep; weight 241 g; natural condition.

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Impressive and very large tooth of the extinct large shark; Megaselachus megalodon. The tooth has a beautifully preserved engraving and a rare, beautiful color. The tip is still sharp. This tooth measures 13.5 cm in length and 9.4 cm in width. It was found in a sandstone layer near Sukabumi in West Java, Indonesia. The tooth dates from the Miocene and is between 15 and 20 million years old. On the lateral side of the cutting surface, the tooth has a small restoration, as seen in the photos. It is original. The photos speak for themselves.

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Impressive and very large tooth of the extinct large shark; Megaselachus megalodon. The tooth has a beautifully preserved engraving and a rare, beautiful color. The tip is still sharp. This tooth measures 13.5 cm in length and 9.4 cm in width. It was found in a sandstone layer near Sukabumi in West Java, Indonesia. The tooth dates from the Miocene and is between 15 and 20 million years old. On the lateral side of the cutting surface, the tooth has a small restoration, as seen in the photos. It is original. The photos speak for themselves.

The shipment is registered and insured.

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Number of items
1
Specimen
Spectacular fossil tooth of a megalodon.
Scientific name
Megaselachus megalodon
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Geological Period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
cleaned
Weight
241 g
Height
135 mm
Width
94 mm
Depth
30 mm
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