{"product_id":"1-90-inch-fossil-great-white-shark-tooth","title":"1.90\" Fossil Great White Shark Tooth (Carcharodon carcharias) – South Carolina","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i45stl\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"404\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.90\" Fossil Great White Shark Tooth (Carcharodon carcharias) – South Carolina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"480\"\u003efossil Great White shark tooth (Carcharodon carcharias)\u003c\/strong\u003e measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e1.90 inches in length and 1.35 inches in width\u003c\/strong\u003e and was recovered from the fossil-rich marine deposits near \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eBeaufort, South Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fossil shark teeth from this region originate from ancient coastal sediments along the Atlantic Coastal Plain, where prehistoric seas once covered much of the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eThis specimen displays natural fossil coloration created through millions of years of mineralization within marine sediments. The tooth preserves the classic triangular blade shape and serrated cutting edges that make Great White shark teeth instantly recognizable. These serrations allowed the shark to efficiently slice through prey, making it one of the most formidable marine predators of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eFossil Great White teeth from South Carolina are particularly desirable among collectors due to their strong preservation and their connection to one of the most iconic sharks still living in today’s oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h9r3ao\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1481\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout the Great White Shark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eGreat White shark (Carcharodon carcharias)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most well-known predatory sharks in both the fossil record and modern oceans. Fossil Great White teeth date back millions of years, appearing in marine deposits from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eMiocene and Pliocene epochs\u003c\/strong\u003e, when these sharks began evolving into the species recognized today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eLike all sharks, Great Whites have skeletons composed primarily of cartilage rather than bone, which rarely fossilizes. Because of this, the majority of their fossil record consists of teeth. Over the course of its lifetime, a single shark can shed thousands of teeth, many of which become buried in ocean sediments and eventually fossilize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eFossil Great White teeth provide valuable insight into the evolutionary history of modern sharks and the marine ecosystems they once inhabited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/ammonites-marine-fossil-education\/the-evolution-modern-great-white-shark\" title=\"The evolution of the modern great white shark\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evolution of the Modern Great White Shark from Ancient Mako Ancestors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p7rxfp\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2462\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdentifying a Fossil Great White Shark Tooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eGreat White shark teeth are easily recognized by their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003ebroad triangular crown and sharp serrated edges\u003c\/strong\u003e. These serrations allowed the shark to cut through large prey such as marine mammals, fish, and other ocean animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eCompared to earlier shark species, Great White teeth typically have a thicker blade and more uniform serrations along the cutting edges. Their distinctive shape has remained remarkably consistent over millions of years, which is why fossil Great White teeth often look very similar to those from modern sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eCollectors often appreciate these fossils because they represent a direct connection between prehistoric oceans and a species that still exists today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1reqhu9\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3291\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFossilization and Natural Color Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eThe colors seen in fossil Great White shark teeth are the result of mineral replacement during the fossilization process rather than the tooth’s original color. As the tooth is buried within marine sediments, minerals gradually replace organic material over millions of years, producing natural hues such as gray, tan, brown, blue, and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003eThese color variations depend on local sediment composition and chemical conditions during fossilization. Because each fossil forms under slightly different conditions, no two fossil shark teeth are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/megalodon-fossil-shark-tooth-guides\/megalodon-tooth-color-variations\" title=\"Why fossil shark teeth have different colors\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Fossil Shark Teeth Have Different Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ghcjsv\" data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3980\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAuthentic Fossil Shark Teeth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4209\"\u003eAll fossil Great White teeth offered by Fossil Driven are \u003cstrong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4073\"\u003eauthentic prehistoric fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e, not replicas or casts. Each specimen formed naturally over millions of years and represents a genuine piece of ancient marine history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4379\"\u003eFossil Great White teeth are highly collectible because they bridge the gap between prehistoric sharks and one of the most famous species still living in modern oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iywxs\" data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4420\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA Unique Piece of Ocean History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4734\"\u003eOwning a fossil Great White shark tooth provides a tangible connection to ancient seas and the powerful predators that once dominated them. These fossils remain popular among collectors due to their recognizable shape, strong preservation, and connection to a species that continues to inspire fascination today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4882\"\u003eFor collectors and enthusiasts alike, a fossil Great White tooth represents both a scientifically important specimen and a striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48401957552379,"sku":"Gw #2358","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/190-fossil-great-white-shark-tooth-carcharodon-carcharias-south-carolina-4370481.png?v=1772827628","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/1-90-inch-fossil-great-white-shark-tooth","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}