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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. 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. 

I20          SIZE:  1" crown

Adding 22 Edestus shark specimens in July 2025.    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. 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. 

I19          SIZE:  1-3/16" crown

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

An ultra rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi partial tooth whorl, from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An ultra rare triple crown whorl section with exceptional quality crowns. 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. 

I03        SIZE:  6-5/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

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

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw lateral tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail including two side denticals. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!     

NC368              SIZE: 1-11/16"

Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw lateral tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail including one side dentical. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!     

NC366              SIZE: 1-11/16"

Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anterior tooth. An excellent green crown with a copper red root with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!     

NC361              SIZE: 2-1/4"

Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth.

A LARGE Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), an early elephant, lower jaw with tooth. Found in the Indigirka River Basin, Siberia. Mammoths were present in this area during the Late Pleistocene Ice Age. Excellent natural color!  This molar has a nicely articulated chewing surface. Completely fossilized. Weighs 9+ lbs. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collectors specimen and an excellent display piece. Note: an international supplemental shipping cost will be calculated.

X605      Jaw Size: 13-1/2" Length  x 5-1/4" Wide  x  7" Height ; Tooth size: 7-1/2" Length x 2-3/8" Wide

Note - Posting 8 Mammoth / Mastodon teeth in October 2025.   Link to Mammoth fossils.

A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - a lower jaw anterior tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful tan crown and a tan colored root. A Pungo River Fm. tooth - Miocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC529      SIZE: 1"

Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 .   Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.

A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful tan crown and a tan colored root. A Pungo River Fm. tooth - Miocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC528      SIZE: 1-1/16"

Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 .   Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.

A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful blue & tan crown and a tan colored root. A Pungo River Fm. tooth - Miocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC525      SIZE: 1-3/16"

Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 .   Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.

A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful blue crown and a tan colored root. A Pungo River Fm. tooth - Miocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC524      SIZE: 1-1/8"

Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 .   Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.

A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful blue & tan crown and a tan colored root. A Pungo River Fm. tooth - Miocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC523      SIZE: 1-1/4"

Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 .   Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.