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 Peru Isurus Dentition
 

 

Peru - Isurus hastalis Dentition 

A WORLD CLASS find!  An exceptional dentition from a extremely large Isurus hastalis, the big-tooth Mako shark. This rare dentition is contained in its original slab from a desert area near Sacaco, Peru. This dentition was discovered and extracted by an international team (not Peruvian locals) and exported to Europe. Please note that this is the original slab with no alternation. Teeth are in their native state with a thin layer of matrix covering most of the teeth. The teeth can be exposed with little work.  This is a museum piece - a very special find! Details for the prize specimen include:

bulletthe flat matrix block is about 2.5 to 1.6 m (8.2' x 5.25'), weight about 90 kg (~200 lbs)
bulletvisible on surface are 65 teeth+ plus a lot of "bulbs" in the matrix ( covered teeth )
bulletlargest tooth a lower anterior 8.5 cm (3.35"), biggest upper with only the crown exposed. Crown height = 7.1 cm (2.8") Note - root still covered by matrix. Smallest exposed tooth is an posterior 1.5 cm (0.6"). This is a huge Mako shark!
bulletmost of the teeth are complete and in excellent condition. Some exceptionally large teeth are exposed.
bulletenamel colors are gorgeous including blue-gray and caramel tan colors with white roots
bulletback of the block is stabilized with Akemi epoxy and fiberglass to secure it for transportation
bulletthe owner exposed a few teeth to take the photos. The whole fossil block is unpreped.
bulletthis fossil is NOT bought from locals. It was found and dug out by colleagues of the owner in November 2004. The museum piece is 100% original and natural. Nothing added or missing !
bulletSales price is on SOLD ( + shipping ).

Catalog updated on June 14, 2005.    Note - Click on photos to enlarge.

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"The Slab"  measures 8.2' by 5.25' and is covered with huge Isurus hastalis teeth which appear to be a complete Mako dentition. "The Slab Close Up" shows many of the gorgeous,  huge Mako teeth partially exposed.

Teeth are grouped close together. A few teeth show minor weathering, but most teeth are protected by a thin matrix layer.
These teeth are quite large and well preserved. The teeth are wonderfully colored with blue-gray and caramel tan crowns with white and tan roots.
Partially exposed tooth. Partially exposed tooth.

 
Partially exposed tooth.

 

 Partially exposed tooth group.

 
Partially exposed tooth.

 

 An excellent upper jaw, lateral tooth.
Partially exposed tooth.

 

 Partially exposed tooth.

 

Note - This is an incredible investment grade specimen.  A once in a life time find!

Link to Mako Shark Teeth Guide --> Mako Shark Teeth Guide

Link to Megalodon Lover's Guide -->  Megalodon Lover's Guide

Peru Catalog Links:

Link to Peru Auriculatus teeth  -->  Peru Auriculatus Catalog

Link to Peru Chubutensis teeth  -->  Peru Chubutensis Catalog

Link to Peru Megalodon teeth  -->  Peru Megalodon Catalog

Link to Peru Great White (Large) - Museum Quality  --> Great White Teeth - Museum  Quality Catalog #1

Link to Peru Great White (Large) - Museum Quality  --> Great White Teeth - Museum Quality Catalog #2

Link to Peru Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Cat. #1 --> Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Catalog #1

Link to Peru Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Cat. #2 --> Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Catalog #2

Link to Peru Wholesale / Jewelry Great White   --> Great White Teeth - Wholesale & Jewelry

Link to Great White Shark Teeth Guide --> Great White Shark Teeth Guide

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