Authentic Megalodon Tooth from Venice, Florida — 4.42" Fossil
Own a genuine piece of prehistoric ocean history with this 4.42" Megalodon tooth, recovered a few miles offshore from the renowned fossil hunting grounds of Venice, Florida, often called the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.” This specimen features beautiful natural multicolored enamel, a well-preserved root, a nice bourlette, and serrations, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
Shed by a young adult Otodus megalodon during the Miocene–Pliocene Epoch (approximately 3–15 million years ago), this tooth is a remarkable example of Earth’s ancient marine life. Every fossil at Fossil Driven is hand-selected, 100% natural, and backed by our Authenticity Guarantee for complete confidence in your purchase.
Item Specifics
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Species: Otodus megalodon
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Size: 4.42" × 3.06"
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Location: Venice, Florida
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Age: Miocene–Pliocene (~3–15 million years old)
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Condition: 100% natural, no restoration (see our Authenticity Guarantee)
About This Specimen
This Venice, Florida Megalodon tooth displays a nice combination of natural multicolored enamel and serration detail along the blade. Its root is sturdy and intact, and its bourlette is nice and complete, giving the tooth excellent display appeal. There is some feeding damage to the tip of the megalodon tooth. Venice fossils are prized by collectors for their accessibility and variety, and this tooth is no exception.
All Fossil Driven fossils are guaranteed authentic, unrestored, and photographed with clarity for full confidence before you buy.
Where This Fossil Comes From
This tooth was recovered from a few miles off the coast of Venice, Florida, in about 30ft of water, a globally recognized hotspot for fossil shark teeth. Over millions of years, ancient shark teeth were buried in sediment and mineralized, waiting to be found by dedicated divers off the coast or collectors walking landsites.
Interested in learning more?
Read our guide: Where Fossil Megalodon Teeth Are Found.
About the Megalodon Shark
Megalodon was the largest predatory shark to ever live, reaching estimated lengths of 50–60 feet and dominating warm oceans worldwide during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs. Its massive jaws and serrated teeth enabled it to feed on whales, dolphins, and other large marine mammals.
For new collectors, check out our educational blog posts:
Why Collect This Tooth
- Genuine Venice, Florida Megalodon tooth
- Strong collector value in the 4–5” size class
- Natural enamel coloration and serration detail
- 100% authentic fossil backed by our Authenticity Guarantee
- Ideal for display stands or cases
- Great addition to size-graded Megalodon collections
- Excellent gift for shark lovers and fossil enthusiasts
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Why Buy from Fossil Driven
- Hand-selected, authentic fossils only
- No restoration unless clearly disclosed
- Clear, accurate photography of each specimen
- Fast, secure shipping
- Small, enthusiast-owned business passionate about fossils
Final Notes
Add this authentic Venice, Florida Megalodon tooth to your collection and own a real piece of prehistoric ocean history. Every Fossil Driven specimen is verified for authenticity, no repairs, no restorations, just genuine fossil material preserved for millions of years and ready to be treasured for generations.
— Brandon Zulli & the Fossil Driven Team
