{"product_id":"huge-2-02-fossil-hemipristis-shark-tooth-banten-indonesia-3174","title":"Huge, 2.02\" Fossil Hemipristis Shark Tooth - Banten, Indonesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a genuine fossil shark tooth from the extinct Snaggletooth Shark, \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e, recovered from the fossil-bearing marine deposits of Banten, Indonesia. Measuring an impressive 2.02\", this specimen features big, aggressive serrations, rich golden amber enamel, and excellent natural preservation, making it a standout addition to any fossil shark tooth collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShed by an adult \u003cem\u003eHemipristis\u003c\/em\u003e during the Miocene to Pliocene Epoch, this tooth represents one of the most distinctive predatory sharks of prehistoric oceans. Every Fossil Driven specimen is 100% authentic, hand-selected, and unrestored, giving collectors total confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e (Snaggletooth Shark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.02\" × 1.81\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banten, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miocene to Pliocene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural, no repair or restoration (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/pages\/authenticity-guaranteed\" title=\"Authenticity Guaranteed\"\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt over two inches, this is a large \u003cem\u003eHemipristis\u003c\/em\u003e tooth, well above the size most collectors come across for the species. The blade shows a glossy golden amber and honey-colored enamel that shifts into blue-gray, olive, and warm orange tones near the bourlette, with fine natural crazing lines running through the enamel that give it a lot of character in the light. The serrations are large, hooked, and well-defined down both edges, and the textured tan-brown root is complete and robust. A small tip nick from feeding keeps the price down significantly, especially for a huge hemi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemipristis\u003c\/em\u003e teeth are especially prized for their aggressive curved shape and heavy serrations, which make them visually striking and easy to distinguish from other fossil shark species. Indonesian specimens add another layer of appeal with warm, translucent enamel colors you rarely see in teeth from U.S. localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Fossil Driven fossils are guaranteed authentic, unrestored, and accurately photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere This Fossil Comes From\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tooth was recovered from marine sediments in Banten, the westernmost province of the island of Java. Millions of years ago, this region sat beneath warm, shallow tropical seas teeming with sharks, rays, and marine mammals. Over time, teeth shed by those sharks were buried, mineralized, and later uplifted and exposed, where they could be recovered by local collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava has become one of the most important sources of fossil shark teeth in Southeast Asia, known for colorful specimens of Megalodon, Great White, and \u003cem\u003eHemipristis\u003c\/em\u003e. Because Indonesian shark teeth are frequently restored before reaching the market, every specimen we offer from this region is carefully inspected before it's listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Snaggletooth Shark (\u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the extinct Snaggletooth Shark, lived in warm coastal oceans around the world during the Miocene and Pliocene. These sharks are easily recognized by their dramatically curved teeth, razor-sharp serrations, and robust roots, which resemble a blend of tiger shark and great white characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemipristis\u003c\/em\u003e sharks were powerful predators that likely hunted bony fish and smaller marine animals in shallow seas. A single living relative, the Snaggletooth Shark (\u003cem\u003eHemipristis elongata\u003c\/em\u003e), still swims in the Indo-Pacific today, including the waters around Indonesia, though its teeth are much smaller than those of its fossil ancestor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect This Tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine fossil \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 2\"+ size, well above average for the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden amber enamel with blue-gray and orange accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig, hooked serrations and classic snaggletooth shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural with no repair or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition to fossil shark or international locality collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent gift for shark and fossil enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More \u0026amp; Explore Related Fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/megalodon-fossil-shark-tooth-guides\/fossil-megalodon-tooth-color-variations\" title=\"Why Do Fossil Shark Teeth Have Different Colors?\"\u003eWhy Do Fossil Shark Teeth Have Different Colors?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/collections\/hemipristis-shark-teeth\" title=\"Browse All Hemipristis Shark Teeth\"\u003eBrowse All Hemipristis Shark Teeth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/collections\/fossil-megalodon-shark-teeth\" title=\"Browse All Megalodon Teeth\"\u003eBrowse All Megalodon Teeth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/collections\/fossil-mako-shark-teeth\" title=\"Browse All Fossil Mako Shark Teeth\"\u003eBrowse All Fossil Mako Shark Teeth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy from Fossil Driven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected, authentic fossils only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration unless clearly disclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, accurate photography of each specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, enthusiast-owned business passionate about fossils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this authentic Indonesian \u003cem\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/em\u003e tooth to your collection and own a real piece of Southeast Asia's prehistoric marine history. Every Fossil Driven specimen is verified for authenticity: no repairs, no restorations, just genuine fossil material preserved for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandon Zulli \u0026amp; the Fossil Driven Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68388086251771,"sku":"Hemi #3174","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/20261023_180103_05789326-1420-4209-b5cc-beca8558d509.jpg?v=1792871208","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/huge-2-02-fossil-hemipristis-shark-tooth-banten-indonesia-3174","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}