{"product_id":"authentic-1-35-fossil-hemipristis-shark-tooth-java-indonesia-2819","title":"Authentic, 1.35\" Fossil Hemipristis Shark Tooth - Java, Indonesia","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e (Snaggletooth Shark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.35\" × 0.70\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cimanuk River region, Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pliocene (~2–5 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural, no repair or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a genuine fossil tooth from \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e, the extinct Snaggletooth Shark, recovered from river deposits in Java, Indonesia. At 1.35\", this tooth shows the sharp, irregular serrations and curved crown that make the species so recognizable among shark tooth collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndonesian fossil shark teeth are typically found by local collectors working rivers and eroded banks on Java, where mineral-rich sediment has preserved teeth from ancient marine and estuarine environments. The dark, often glassy enamel seen on many Javanese specimens comes from the mineral content of the surrounding sediment during fossilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Snaggletooth Shark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e was a powerful predator of warm coastal waters, known for its dramatically hooked, heavily serrated teeth, a blend of features reminiscent of both tiger and great white sharks. It's now extinct, but its fossilized teeth remain some of the most sought-after specimens for their bold shape and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect This Tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuine fossil \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBold, hooked shape with pronounced serrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% natural, unrestored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSourced from Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGreat addition to a Miocene\/Pliocene shark tooth collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for display stands or educational use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandon Zulli \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand the Fossil Driven Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49062020841723,"sku":"Hemi #2819","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/authentic-135-fossil-hemipristis-shark-tooth-java-indonesia-4250767.png?v=1783724710","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/authentic-1-35-fossil-hemipristis-shark-tooth-java-indonesia-2819","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}