Megalodon Shark Tooth - 5.80"

$4,200.00 USD

This impressive Otodus megalodon tooth combines size, preservation, and an unusually beautiful surface patterning. Measuring 5.80 inches, the specimen retains excellent form and enamel integrity, with sharp serrations visible along the blade.

What truly sets it apart are the subtle grey-blue mottled patterns across the enamel, almost floral in character, lending the piece a rare and striking visual presence. The interplay of warm beige with these cooler tones creates a natural contrast that highlights both the tooth’s anatomy and its aesthetic appeal.

Dating to the Late Oligocene–Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), this fossil reflects the immense power of the world’s largest predatory shark while also standing as a unique work of natural art. Specimens with such distinctive coloration and character are uncommon, making this an especially desirable addition for discerning collectors.

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

Dimensions: 5.80 inches (14.74 cm) along the longest slant x 5.58 inches (14.18 cm) along the second slant x 4.20 inches (10.68 cm) wide
Weight: 335 grams
Total display measurements: 10.25" x 4.2" x 4" (26 cm x 10.7 cm x 10.2 cm)

PROVENANCE