Search results for: 'bone valley fossil manu shark thatMegalodon teeth fossils from South Carolina over 5 inches/'

A very rare, EXTRA 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. An extra large crown and root section. 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. 

I05        SIZE:  5" w/ root  (2-5/8" crown) 

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

A LARGE, Top Quality Usakias wardi tooth (an Alopias family - Thresher shark) from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lateral position. Note - These teeth have a heavy enameloid build up at the along the top of the root (similar to I. retroflexus - see photo).  Excellent color and condition. Excellent color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth from the Shorym Formation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1064      SIZE: 13/16"

Note - Posting 15 Usakias teeth in August 2024.   Link to Kazakh Usakias teeth.

A rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America.  Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has little wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK08      SIZE: 3/8"    (1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in January 2023.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 4 big crowns, from Sparta, Illinois. An August Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long root whorl section with 4 extra large crowns - very rare. 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. Four crown whorl sections are extremely rare! 

I01  BoP           SIZE: 2" teeth   (Whorl  6")

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020.    Link to Edestus shark.

An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 3 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An April Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long root whorl section with 3 extra large crowns - very rare. 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. Note - Two crown tips were professionally retored. Authenticity guaranteed. Three crown whorl sections are rare! 

I01 BoP2           SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl  7-1/4")

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

A TOP QUALITY, 5-3/4" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - upper jaw PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth from Aurora, No. Carolina. A May Fossil of the Month. This Megalodon has an incredible light tan colored crown with a large brown colored bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Fantastic color! The crown is very wide (4-9/16") - incredible! The bourlette is excellent, extra large and 99% perfect. The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration (they will cut your hand). Super serrations for a larger Meg tooth - razor sharp! The root is an excellent tan color with small hydration cracks and complete. This Megalodon was found in the Yorktown Formation, Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina (Pliocene age = 4.5 MYA). One of the finest examples of a BIG Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! NO repair or restoration! Authenticity guaranteed. This is why I like Lee Creek Meg teeth - total eye candy...

LC001 BoP      Size: 5-3/4"  (4-9/16" W)

Note - Adding 10 New Lee Creek Megalodon  & Chubutensis Teeth In May 2020. -> Link To LC Megs  & Chubs

A rare Top Quality Heterodontus dorsal spine - the Horn shark from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. These Heterodontus spines only occasionally fossilize and they are quite rare. A great defensive weapon for the Horn shark! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. The Sharktooth deposits produce the largest and best fossil Horn shark spines.

ST117        SIZE: 1-5/16"

Note - Adding 4 Heterodontus dorsal spines in February 2022.  Link to Heterodontus fossils

A High Quality Megalodon tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from So. Carolina. High quality enamel. The black bourlette is complete. The serrations and tip have some wear. The root is black colored and complete with a small hydration crack. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's Megalodon tooth. 

SC040        Size: 2-3/4"

Note - Adding another 12 SC Meg teeth in October 2019 ->  SC Meg Teeth 

A High Quality Megalodon tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from So. Carolina. High quality enamel. The black bourlette is 90% complete. The serrations and tip have some wear. The root is black colored and complete with a very small hydration crack. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's Megalodon tooth. 

SC038        Size: 3-3/16"

Note - Adding another 12 SC Meg teeth in October 2019 ->  SC Meg Teeth 

A Top Quality Ptychodus decurrens, an extinct durophagous (shell-crushing) shark, tooth from Travis Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Upper Cretaceous So. Bosque Shale Fm. tooth. These massive teeth have a design with transverse ridges extending across the cusp face and the margins. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. A rare species.

T107            SIZE: 3/16"

Note - Adding 100+ new Texas shark teeth in October 2021.   Link to Texas shark teeth

A Top Quality Ptychodus decurrens, an extinct durophagous (shell-crushing) shark, tooth from Travis Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Upper Cretaceous So. Bosque Shale Fm. tooth. These massive teeth have a design with transverse ridges extending across the cusp face and the margins. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. A rare species.

T104            SIZE: 7/16"

Note - Adding 100+ new Texas shark teeth in October 2021.   Link to Texas shark teeth

A well preserved Deer tooth from the ACE Basin, So. Carolina. This tooth is a complete with little wear. Well fossilized. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

X804           Size: 5/8"   

Name: Deer tooth 

Age:  Pleistocene

Location: ACE Basin, So. Carolina

Note - Posting 26 mammal and reptile fossils in March 2024.  Link to Other Mammals