Mako Shark Tooth – Upper Anterior - 43 mm - Isurus Oxyrinchus - Height: 43 mm - Width: 19 mm- 4 g
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Mako shark tooth (Isurus oxyrinchus), upper anterior, 43 mm long, Madagascar.
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This mako shark tooth (Isurus oxyrinchus) measures 43 mm and retains its original structure, offering a direct view of the predatory perfection shaped by evolution. It is an upper anterior tooth, typical for its tapered, smooth, and pointed shape, without serrations: a pure blade, designed to perforate with lethal efficiency.
The mako shark is among the fastest predators on the planet, capable of reaching speeds over 70 km/h. Its dentition reflects this extreme adaptability: the front teeth, long and slightly curved, are designed to grip and penetrate prey in full escape, such as tuna, swordfish, and mackerel. This specimen clearly shows the transition from the porous root to the enamel crown, with shades ranging from shiny ivory to natural beige, dotted with light traces of organic sediment.
The 'sea arrow' shape of the crown and the balanced symmetry of its edges make it an ideal piece for those seeking an element to wear or collect with aesthetic and zoological value. It tells the story of an evolutionarily perfect animal, of a precise attack, of refined survival.
An emblematic tooth: a symbol of speed, determination, and adaptability.
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 TranslateThis mako shark tooth (Isurus oxyrinchus) measures 43 mm and retains its original structure, offering a direct view of the predatory perfection shaped by evolution. It is an upper anterior tooth, typical for its tapered, smooth, and pointed shape, without serrations: a pure blade, designed to perforate with lethal efficiency.
The mako shark is among the fastest predators on the planet, capable of reaching speeds over 70 km/h. Its dentition reflects this extreme adaptability: the front teeth, long and slightly curved, are designed to grip and penetrate prey in full escape, such as tuna, swordfish, and mackerel. This specimen clearly shows the transition from the porous root to the enamel crown, with shades ranging from shiny ivory to natural beige, dotted with light traces of organic sediment.
The 'sea arrow' shape of the crown and the balanced symmetry of its edges make it an ideal piece for those seeking an element to wear or collect with aesthetic and zoological value. It tells the story of an evolutionarily perfect animal, of a precise attack, of refined survival.
An emblematic tooth: a symbol of speed, determination, and adaptability.
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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Mineral Form
Mako Shark Tooth – Upper Anterior - 43 mm - Isurus Oxyrinchus
Weight
4 g
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Height
43 mm
Width
19 mm
Depth
14 mm
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