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An EXTRA LARGE, well preserved Phyllodus mouth plate.

M1315           SIZE: 9/16" x 11/16"

An Ultra Rare, Huge Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) pre-molar tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - this tooth (the last "pre-molar") demonstrates how massive Pappocetus teeth compared to the later primitive whales!  The root thickness doubles on one side and the crown gains depth as well.This material is a new find and represents one of the earliest transition forms of the whale. Pappocetus is a protocetid (see discussion below) and a large amphibious aquatic carnivore. Pappocetus is also an ancestor of the Basilosaurus. This material is complete and without repair. Crack fill only on some pieces. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2108          Size: 4-3/4"  (straight line)  (3" Width at base of crown & ~1-1/2" depth)

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

Gueran, (25 km SE of Boujdour), Boujdour Basin

West Sahara, Morocco

A Top Quality Otodus sokolovi tooth from Harleyville, So. Carolina. Otodus sokolovi is the ancestor of O. auriculatus. An excellent lateral tooth. An excellent gray colored crown with a brown colored bourlette, and a light tan colored root. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color & preservation. The serrations are large and razor sharp including the tip. Two large side cusps. The root is complete and very well preserved. Note - there is an unusual iron oxide coating on this tooth. It is very hard to find these teeth in perfect condition. An excellent collector's Harleyville O. sokolovi tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. Another well known shark tooth site that is no longer accessible to collectors.

SC409              SIZE: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 18 Harleyville Auriculatus teeth in March 2025.     Link to the Harleyville Auriculatus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, well preserved Phyllodus mouth plate.

M1312                 SIZE: 11/16" x 1-3/16"

An EXTRA LARGE, well preserved Phyllodus mouth plate.

M1313               SIZE: 11/16" x 1-3/16"

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Hexanchus griseus tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. A March Fossil of the Month. This is complete lower jaw tooth. Superb preservation and color. Thirteen very sharp and primary cusps. An excellent root - very unique & difficult to find! Near Perfect tooth tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality collector's tooth. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is the largest complete / 100% natural Hexanchus tooth that I have!    Check out my new Blog - The Best of Chile - Shark Teeth   https://www.buriedtreasurefossils.com/blog/post/the-best-of-chile-fossil-shark-teeth/   

C401L  BoP         Size: 2-1/16"

Note - Adding 10 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in March 2020 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth 

A LARGE, Top Quality Otodus sokolovi tooth from Harleyville, So. Carolina (Giant Cement Quarry). Otodus sokolovi is the ancestor of O. auriculatus. An excellent anterior tooth. An excellent tan colored crown with a black colored bourlette, and a charcoal colored root. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color & preservation. The serrations are large and razor sharp including the tip. Two large side cusps. The root is complete, very thick (1"), and very well preserved. It is very hard to find these teeth in perfect condition. An excellent collector's Harleyville O. sokolovi tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. Another well known shark tooth site that is no longer accessible to collectors. 

SC403              SIZE: 2-13/16"

Note - Adding 18 Harleyville Auriculatus teeth in March 2025.     Link to the Harleyville Auriculatus teeth.

An Ultra Rare, Hexanchus griseus tooth from the Sacaco area of Peru. This is complete lower jaw tooth. Good preservation and color. An excellent complete root. Note - there is a crackwhich was repaired. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is a piece from an old collection.

P757       SIZE: 1"

An Ultra Rare, Hexanchus griseus symphyseal tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. A February Fossil of the Month. This is complete lower jaw symphyseal (center) tooth. A rare female shark. Superb preservation and color. Ten cusps. An excellent complete root.  An excellent root which is very unique & extremely difficult to find! A Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality collector's tooth. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is my best remaining Hexanchus symphyseal tooth!     

C401L          Size: 15/16"

Note - Adding 18 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in February 2024 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth 

A Top Quality Chilean Hexanchus griseus tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. This is an upper jaw lateral tooth with four cusps. Excellent preservation and fantastic color. A Blue site tooth. Perfect cusps. A scarce collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This rare piece is from an old collection!      

C406U          Size: 13/16"  W  

Note - Adding 22 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in May 2021 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth 

A Top Quality Chilean Hexanchus griseus tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. This is an upper jaw lateral tooth with five cusps. Excellent preservation and fantastic color. A Blue site tooth. Perfect cusps. A scarce collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This rare piece is from an old collection!      

C405U          Size: 13/16"  W  

Note - Adding 22 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in May 2021 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth 

A Top Quality Chilean Hexanchus griseus tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. This is an upper jaw parasymphyseal tooth with a single primary cusp. Excellent preservation and fantastic color. A Blue site tooth. Perfect cusp. A scarce collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This rare piece is from an old collection!      

C411U          Size: 7/16"  W  (13/16" H)

Note - Adding 22 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in May 2021 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth