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 Exceptionally large, GEM lateral teeth. These are the largest C. appendiculata teeth that I have ever seen!  These anterior teeth are really difficult to find.  Rare!

M219  (Right)            SIZE: 1-1/8"

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi, a complete whorl with three crowns from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamp that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional 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 to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically with linear tooth whorls. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. This whorl is incredibly massive at 6" long with three crowns. The whorl body is well perserved with an excellent bright line of pyrite below the crown enamel. The crowns are large at 1-5/8" wide and look fantastic. Note - One crown tip has a small professional repair (~1/8") which is very common for a whorl. Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. The Edestus shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These Edestus whorls are extremely rare. This whorl comes with a custon steel stand and  makes a fantastic display piece. My lowest price ever for a complete whorl! 

I01        SIZE:  6" whorl  (1-5/8"+ crowns)  ;  Height is 4-1/8" on stand.

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

An excellent "split tip" Pathologic Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth has one one of the most interesting pathologies! A very strange pathology. Complete tooth. No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.

M057P           SIZE: 1-13/16"

Note - Adding 18 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2023  ->  Link to Otodus obliquus teeth

A Top Quality,  exceptional "split & twisted tip" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth is divided into three sections and twisted! A very difficult pathology to locate. Complete tooth. No repair or restoration! Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.

M060P           SIZE: 1-5/16"

Note - Adding 14 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2022  ->  Link to Otodus obliquus teeth

An excellent "split tip" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth tip is divided into three sections! A very difficult pathology to locate. Complete tooth. Note -  the right root corner is reattached. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.

M054P           SIZE: 1-11/16"

Note - Adding 14 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2022  ->  Link to Otodus obliquus teeth

A RARE , Carcharoides catticus tooth - lower jaw. Excellent non-serrated crown. Nice color and preservation.

SC1093                    SIZE: 7/16"

An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark whorl with 7 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An October Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. This whorl is incredible teeth detail - the first 5 crowns are all natural and the the last two have some top repair. One of the finest whorls that I have had. 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. Seven plus crown whorl sections are ultra rare!  The BEST.

I01 BoP3         SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl :  10-1/4" length) 

Adding 11 Edestus shark specimens in October 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare, Otodus aksuaticus tooth from the copper-red site of No. Carolina. The crown has coarse serrations over the lower 2/3 of crown that disappear in the top 1/3 of crown. The side cusps are typical of the Otodus obliquus. Complete root. Early Eocene - Ypresian age. A very rare collector's tooth. Very few Otodus aksuaticus teeth found at this site!

NC252        SIZE: 2-3/8"

Note - Adding 9 early NC red site early Rics, transition teeth, and later Rics in June 2020.  Link to NC Auriculatus 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, 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.

New   Exceptionally large, GEM anterior teeth. These are the largest C. appendiculata teeth that I have ever seen!  These anterior teeth are really difficult to find.  Rare!

M203 (Left)         SIZE: 1-3/8"

Exceptionally large, GEM lateral tooth. These are the largest C. appendiculata teeth that I have ever seen!  These XL anterior teeth are really difficult to find.  Rare! 

M209(Left)        SIZE: 1-1/4"