Search results for: 'cusps 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 very rare, Top Quality Galeocerdo mayumbensis tooth, the Tiger shark, for sale from So. Carolina.  Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene-Pliocene age. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see this species in So. Carolina.

SC413        SIZE: 1-1/16"

Note - Adding 15 So. Carolina Tiger shark teeth in Oct. 2020.       Link to So. Carolina Tiger shark teeth.

A Top Quality Sixgill Cow shark (Hexanchus gigas) - an lower jaw shark tooth from Kallo, Antwerp, Belgium. Pliocene age from the Kattendijk Formation. Great color. An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult species to find in Belgium.

B421          Size: 1-3/16" 

Note - Adding 9 Belgium Cow teeth in January 2023 ->  Link to Belgium Shark Teeth

An ultra rare, EXTRA LARGE early Top Quality Sevengill Cow shark (Notorhynchus primigenius) - a lower jaw symphyseal tooth from Nemuhle, Germany. An August Fossil of the Month. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. No repair or restoration. Near perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR401          Size: 5/8" 

Note - Adding 12 German Cow shark teeth in August 2022 -> Link to German Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Scapanorhynchus raphiodon, an extinct Goblin shark tooth from Hunt Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Late Cretaceous Taylor Marl Fm. shark. A lateral tooth with a smooth crown. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. 

T362          SIZE: 1/2"

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

A GEM QUALITY Great White shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Baja, Mexico. A February Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a rich blue colored crown, a distinct gum line, and a tan root. Great color! Highest quality enamel with no hydration cracks or peeling. Very glossy. Serrations are extra large with a strong tip serration. Perfect serrations. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. This is a Pliocene tooth from Tirabuzon Fm. An EXCEPTIONAL collector's Great White shark tooth from a rare locality. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. A rare GW tooth!

MX202          Size: 1-7/8"  

Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico.   Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth

A extremely rare, Top Quality Cetorhinus parvus gill raker, an extinct Basking shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. Gill rakers were used to filter plankton by these masive sharks. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An exceptional gill raker for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect gill raker. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries. The gill rakers are incredibly fragile and rarely seen. A gem jar is included.

GR001         Size: 1-1/4" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

An EXTRA KARGE ultra rare, Top Quality early Cow shark (Notidanoides muensteri) - a lower jaw anterior tooth from Mohven, Germany. An August Fossil of the Month. A late Jurassic age tooth (Tithonian - 148 MYA). A special tooth for the very rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Near perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR409         Size: 3/4"     On Hold

Note - Adding 12 German Cow shark teeth in August 2022 -> Link to German Shark Teeth

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.

Wire wrapped Peruvian fossil Great White and Mako shark teeth for necklaces. An excellent colorful serrated Great White shark tooth. These teeth have a simple aluminum wire wrap and come with a leatherette necklace cord with a simple clasp (*** upon request as noted below). The leatherette necklace cords come in nine colors. These are authentic Miocene or Pliocene fossil shark teeth. Just in time for your summer fun! Note: there are 9 leatherette cord colors available - black, brown, lime, orange, red, blue, pink, magento or purple. *** Please make a selection your necklace color and send us an email (cord at no cost).

Type: Great White   Item: P06J    Size: 2”    

Note - Adding 25 Peruvian Great White and Mako skark necklaces in July 2023.   Link to Shark Tooth Necklaces

Wire wrapped Peruvian fossil Great White and Mako shark teeth for necklaces. An excellent colorful Mako shark tooth. These teeth have a simple aluminum wire wrap and come with a leatherette necklace cord with a simple clasp (*** upon request as noted below). The leatherette necklace cords come in nine colors. These are authentic Miocene or Pliocene fossil shark teeth. Just in time for your summer fun! Note: there are 9 leatherette cord colors available - black, brown, lime, orange, red, blue, pink, magento or purple. *** Please make a selection your necklace color and send us an email (cord at no cost).

Type: Mako   Item: P03J    Size: 2-5/16”    

Note - Adding 25 Peruvian Great White and Mako skark necklaces in July 2023.   Link to Shark Tooth Necklaces