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This 5.19" fossil megalodon tooth comes from North Carolina, one of the best states in the country for fossil shark teeth. Few fossils capture the imagination like a megalodon tooth, and this one is the real thing.
Teeth over 5 inches are far less common than the 3 and 4 inch teeth that make up most of the market, and they make a true centerpiece. Compare it with similar teeth in our 5 inch megalodon teeth collection.
Age: Miocene to Pliocene, roughly 23 to 3.6 million years old
Condition: 100% natural, no repair or restoration
Specimen #: 1787
About This Specimen
This tooth has a tan enamel, a solid, well-preserved root, and serrations that, though worn, remain visible along the blade. 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: North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the best states in the country for fossil shark teeth. Teeth come from offshore dive sites like Meg Ledge near Wilmington, from rivers that cut through the coastal plain, and from the famous Lee Creek phosphate mine. North Carolina teeth are known for strong preservation and a wide range of natural colors. Learn more in our guide to where megalodon teeth are found.
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