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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:
 | the flat matrix block is about 2.5 to 1.6 m (8.2' x 5.25'), weight
about 90 kg (~200 lbs) |
| visible on surface are 65 teeth+ plus a lot of "bulbs" in the matrix
( covered teeth ) |
| largest 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! |
| most of the teeth are complete and in excellent condition. Some
exceptionally large teeth are exposed. |
| enamel colors are gorgeous including blue-gray and caramel tan colors
with white roots |
| back of the block is stabilized with Akemi epoxy and fiberglass to
secure it for transportation |
| the owner exposed a few teeth to take the photos. The whole fossil
block is unpreped. |
| this 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 ! |
| Sales price is on
HOLD ( + 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. |
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"The Slab Close Up"
shows many of the gorgeous, huge Mako teeth partially exposed. |
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Teeth are grouped close together. |
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A few teeth show minor
weathering, but most teeth are protected by a thin matrix layer. |
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These teeth are quite large and
well preserved. |
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The teeth are
wonderfully colored with blue-gray and caramel tan crowns with white and tan
roots. |
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Partially exposed tooth. |
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Partially exposed
tooth. |
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Partially exposed
tooth. |
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Partially exposed
tooth group. |
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Partially exposed
tooth. |
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An excellent upper
jaw, lateral tooth. |
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Partially exposed
tooth. |
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Partially exposed
tooth. |
Note - This is an incredible investment grade specimen. A once in
a life time find!
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