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A very rare Edestus heinrichi  shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Very good preservation with excellent serrations. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I014             SIZE: 7/8"

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in April 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An excellent matrix specimen that inludes the opposing tooth mold as well. Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - shipping weight is 1.9 lbs. International "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.

I11        SIZE:  3" w/ root  (1-1/2" crown) ;  Matrix block is 3.5" x 3.5"

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Note - this tooth has a lot of pyrite and the tip is naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to the vertical whipping motion used to slice prey.  Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I09        SIZE:  4-1/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A  "Picture", Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A "Picture Mako" with very glossy tan crown draped with charcoal colores. Fantastic color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC324        SIZE: 1-7/8"   

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A very glossy GOLD and BLUE colored crown. Fantastic color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC320        SIZE: 2-3/16"   

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A very glossy TAN fading to  BLUE colored crown. Fantastic color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC318        SIZE: 2-1/4"   

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A LARGE Top Quality, JET BLACK Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A JET BLACK colored crown. Excellent color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC310        SIZE: 2-7/16"   

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A LARGE, Top QualityCarcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A BLUE colored crown. Excellent color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC307        SIZE: 2-1/2"   (1-5/8" wide)

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, Top QualityCarcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. High quality enamel. A BLACK colored crown. Excellent color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – extra wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC306        SIZE: 2-3/4"   (1-7/8" wide)

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, Top QualityCarcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest estquality enamel. A BLUE colored crown. Excellent color!  Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – extra wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. A fantastic collector's BIG Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC305        SIZE: 2-15/16"   (2" wide)

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, HIGH Quality Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor.  Good quality enamel. A GRAYU colored crown. Good color!  Clean cutting edges. An excellent root – extra wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. A collector's BIG Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC303        SIZE: 3-1/8"   (2" wide)

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Fantastic enamel quality. Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I17          SIZE:  1-5/8" w/ root   (1-1/4"crown)

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.