Megalodon Shark Tooth - 5.99"
$3,800.00 USD
This 5.99-inch Otodus megalodon tooth is a striking specimen, notable for both its size and its dramatic coloration. The enamel presents in a deep dark tone with subtle blue-gray overtones, creating a sleek, almost metallic effect across the blade. At the centre, a bold black bourlette forms a sharp V-shaped pattern, drawing the eye and adding definition to the triangular symmetry of the tooth.
The glossy enamel surface retains natural streaking and fine detail, while serrations remain visible along the blade — testaments to both its aesthetic appeal and its functional past.
Dating to the Late Oligocene–Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), this specimen stands out for the unusual contrast between its dark enamel and prominent V-shaped bourlette. A distinctive and highly desirable example for the discerning collector.
TAXONOMY
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Chondrichthyes
- Order: Lamniformes
- Family: Otodontidae
- Genus: Otodus
- Species: Otodus megalodon
GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
- Location: West Java, Indonesia
- Age: late Oligocene to the early Pleistocene (15.9-2.6 million years ago)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Dimensions: 5.99 inches (15.2 cm) along the longest slant x 5.62 inches (14.6 cm) along the second slant x 4.63 inches (11.8 cm) wide
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display dimensions: 4.63 x 3.5 inches
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weight: 328 grams
PROVENANCE
- Specimens were acquired from the world's most prestigious private collector of Indonesian meg teeth. They represent the upper echelons of the market.
Bespoke metal stand included
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