{"product_id":"2-59-fossil-otodus-obliquus-tooth-morocco","title":"2.59\" Fossil Otodus obliquus Tooth - Morocco | Fossil Driven","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L: 2.59\" W: 2.08\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khouribga, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene Epoch (~48–56 million years old)\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural, no repairs or restoration (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/pages\/authenticity-guaranteed\" title=\"Authenticity Guaranteed\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e🦴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eThis beautifully preserved Otodus obliquus tooth displays a sharp blade, intact cusplets, beautiful tan color, and thick root, making it a standout fossil from the Eocene seas. Known for their elegant triangular crowns and small side cusplets, these teeth represent a shark species that lived long before Megalodon evolved. Its gorgeous tan enamel reflects the minerals and sediment of Khouribga, Morocco, giving the tooth a naturally aesthetic appearance ideal for collectors and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eEvery Fossil Driven fossil is guaranteed authentic and unrestored unless clearly stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eWhere This Fossil Comes From\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eThis tooth was recovered from ancient marine deposits in Khouribga, Morocco, a site famous for producing beautifully preserved Eocene-age shark fossils. During this time, warm shallow seas covered the region, creating perfect conditions for fossil formation. Over millions of years, these teeth fossilized under layers of sediment before being carefully collected by modern fossil hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eLearn more in our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/fossil-megalodon-tooth-locations\/megalodon-tooth-locations\" title=\"Where are fossil shark teeth found?\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eWhere Fossil Shark Teeth Are Found\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e🦈 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eAbout \u003cem data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e was a large predatory shark that lived during the early Eocene, reaching lengths of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e30–40 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is one of the earliest close relatives of the lineage that eventually leads to \u003cem data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003eIts teeth are instantly recognizable by their:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall triangular crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth cutting edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive side cusplets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, textured root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eThese features make Otodus obliquus one of the most iconic fossil shark teeth in the collecting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eIf you're new to fossil collecting, explore our guides on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/why-do-fossil-shark-teeth-have-different-colors\/megalodon-tooth-color-variations\" title=\"Why do fossil shark teeth have different colors?\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003ehow fossil shark teeth are priced\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003ewhy fossil teeth develop different colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eWhy Collect This Tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic tooth from the early shark family tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully preserved crown and cusplets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic fossil (backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/pages\/authenticity-guaranteed\" title=\"Authenticity Guaranteed\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fossil for beginners and advanced collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong educational and scientific value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable compared to Megalodon and other large species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect addition to shark tooth and Eocene fossil collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003e🔗 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003eHelpful Internal Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/pages\/authenticity-guaranteed\" title=\"Authenticity Guaranteed\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/collections\" title=\"Fossil Collections\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eAll Shark Teeth Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/how-to-spot-repaired-restored-megalodon-teeth-1\/spot-repaired-restored-megalodon-teeth\" title=\"How to spot repaired and restored megalodon teeth\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003eHow to Spot Restored Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/collections\/fossil-megalodon-tooth-display-piece\" title=\"Fossil Megalodon Tooth Displays\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eFossil Shark Tooth Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/cleaning-fossil-megalodon-teeth-and-other-fossils-a-step-by-step-preservation-guide\/cleaning-fossil-megalodon-teeth\" title=\"How to clean fossils\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003eFossil Cleaning \u0026amp; Identification Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003e🛡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003eWhy Buy From Fossil Driven\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected authentic fossils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration unless clearly disclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, detailed photography of every specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted by collectors across the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiast-owned small business passionate about paleontology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003eAt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossil Driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are passionate about fossils and committed to offering only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eauthentic, 100% natural fossil shark teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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