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This 6.22" fossil megalodon tooth comes from the Miocene deposits of West Java, Indonesia. Few fossils capture the imagination like a megalodon tooth, and this one is the real thing.
Any repair or restoration is described below. Teeth over 6 inches are rare and come from some of the largest megalodons that ever lived. Compare it with similar teeth in our 6 inch megalodon teeth collection.
Age: Miocene to Pliocene, roughly 23 to 3.6 million years old
Condition: Restored
Specimen #: 2755
About This Specimen
This tooth shows razor-sharp serrations, multi-colored enamel and bourlette, and a solid root. 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: West Java, Indonesia
West Java, Indonesia, has become one of the world's most important sources of megalodon teeth. The teeth come from Miocene marine deposits, including the Bentang Formation, and are dug from riverbanks and hillsides by local collectors. Indonesian teeth are known for their striking colors, from orange and red to gray, tan, and multicolored enamel, and for producing large, well-serrated teeth. Learn more in our guide to where megalodon teeth are found.
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