Megalodon Shark Tooth - 5.3"

$2,600.00 USD

Measuring 5.30 inches, this Otodus megalodon tooth is a superbly preserved example notable for its vivid and unusual coloration. The bourlette shows deep chestnut and russet hues, blending seamlessly into enamel streaked with warm honey, beige, and soft cream. The natural banding and mottling across the blade create a striking, painterly effect, making this one of the most visually captivating specimens in the collection.

The enamel retains an attractive glossy sheen, with sharp serrations visible along the blade, underscoring its function as a formidable weapon of the prehistoric seas. Its triangular symmetry and strong preservation give it excellent presence as a display piece.

Dating to the Late Oligocene–Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), this tooth balances substantial size with rare aesthetic character. A distinguished fossil that appeals equally to connoisseurs of natural history and collectors drawn to unique beauty.

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: 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) along the longest slant x 5.1 inches (13.1 cm) along the second slant x 4.3 inches (11.1 cm) wide
Weight: 251 grams
7.5" x 4.3" x 2.75" (19 cm x 10.9 cm x 6.9 cm)

PROVENANCE