{"product_id":"2-61-inch-otodus-obliquus-tooth","title":"2.61\" Otodus obliquus Tooth in Matrix – Genuine Eocene Shark Fossil from Morocco","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: 2.61\" W: 1.52\" - \u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.69\" x 2.58\"\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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003esharp blade, intact cusplets, beautiful tan color, and thick root,\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003egorgeous tan enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the minerals and sediment of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eKhouribga, Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eKhouribga, Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eOver 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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