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This 3.24" fossil megalodon tooth was recovered by divers from Meg Ledge, offshore of Wilmington, North Carolina. Genuine megalodon teeth like this one are the main evidence we have for the biggest shark in history.
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Locality: Meg Ledge, offshore Wilmington, North Carolina
Age: Miocene to Pliocene, roughly 23 to 3.6 million years old
Condition: 100% natural, no repair or restoration
Specimen #: 3068
About This Specimen
This tooth has complete, orange and tan enamel, a solid root with some pitting, visible semi-sharp serrations. 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: Meg Ledge, North Carolina
Meg Ledge is an offshore dive area near Wilmington, North Carolina, and one of the most famous megalodon localities in the country. Divers work 20 to 40 miles offshore at depths of roughly 80 to 120 feet, fanning teeth out of ancient marine sediments on the sea floor. Meg Ledge teeth are known for strong preservation and a wide range of colors, from orange and tan to gray and blue. Learn more in our guide to where megalodon teeth are found.
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