Megalodon Shark Tooth - 5.95"
$3,800.00 USD
Exhibiting both power and elegance, this exceptional Otodus megalodon tooth is a fossil of striking size, preservation, and aesthetic appeal. The blade retains a glassy sheen with well-defined serrations, a lasting testament to the precision with which this giant shark once hunted whales and other large prey.
The enamel displays warm orange and soft beige tones, creating a natural palette that heightens its visual presence. Robust in form yet refined in detail, the specimen embodies both the raw ferocity of the apex predator and the enduring artistry of deep time.
Dating to the Late Oligocene–Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), it represents a moment when megalodon reigned supreme in the world’s oceans. Large teeth of this caliber, combining scale, condition, and beauty, are increasingly scarce—making this a particularly distinguished and desirable example.
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: 5.95 inches (15.12 cm) along the longest slant x 5.59 inches (14.19 cm) along the second slant x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm) wide
- Weight: 340 grams
- Total display dimensions:
PROVENANCE
This specimens was sourced from the foremost private collector of Indonesian Megalodon teeth, representing the very pinnacle of the market.
Bespoke metal stand included
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