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This 1.55" fossil Hemipristis shark tooth comes from the Miocene deposits of West Java, Indonesia. Hemipristis teeth are a favorite with collectors for their curved, heavily serrated blades, unlike any other fossil shark.
This tooth has the sharp, irregular serrations and curved crown that make the species so recognizable among shark tooth collectors. The photos show the exact tooth you will receive.
About the Snaggletooth Shark (Hemipristis serra)
Hemipristis serra, the extinct snaggletooth shark, lived in warm coastal seas during the Miocene and Pliocene. Its upper teeth are some of the most striking of any fossil shark: broad, curved crowns with heavy, hooked serrations that stop short of a smooth tip. Its lower teeth were narrow and pointed for gripping prey. A smaller relative, Hemipristis elongata, still lives in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans today. Most fossil Hemipristis teeth measure under 1.5 inches, and teeth approaching 2 inches are uncommon and highly prized.
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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