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This 4.01" fossil megalodon tooth was recovered by divers from the rivers around Charleston, South Carolina. Megalodon teeth are among the most iconic fossils in the world, and every one is a direct link to the largest shark that ever lived.
It is also pathological, meaning it grew abnormally while the shark was alive, which makes it far less common than a typical tooth. Teeth over 4 inches start to feel substantial in the hand and make a strong display piece on their own or on a stand. Compare it with similar teeth in our 4 inch megalodon teeth collection.
Age: Miocene to Pliocene, roughly 23 to 3.6 million years old
Condition: 100% natural, no repair or restoration
Specimen #: 2704
About This Specimen
This tooth has gray enamel, an interesting pathology on the root, and sharp, visible serrations. The photos show the exact tooth you will receive.
About the Megalodon
Otodus megalodon was the largest shark known to have ever lived, reaching 50 feet or more and hunting whales in warm oceans around the world from roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Like all sharks, it replaced its teeth constantly and shed thousands in its lifetime, which is why genuine megalodon teeth are still found today in rivers, on beaches, and in offshore deposits. A megalodon tooth is recognized by its broad triangular crown, fine serrations, and the darker chevron-shaped band called the bourlette between the enamel and the root.
Where This Fossil Comes From: Charleston, South Carolina
The rivers around Charleston cut through Miocene and Pliocene sediments that are rich in fossil shark teeth. Divers search these blackwater rivers by feel in near-zero visibility, recovering teeth from gravel beds on the river bottom. Charleston teeth are known for their dark black, gray, and brown enamel and are some of the most recognizable megalodon teeth on the East Coast. Learn more in our guide to where megalodon teeth are found.
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