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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 incredibly prepared, GEM QUALITY Erbenochile erbeni trilobite, the "Big Eyes" trilobite. An April Fossil of the Month. German preparation. A very ornate design with thorax spines and incredible "tower" compound eyes! The massive eyes provided 360 degree visual coverage and allowed this trilobite to see behind itself over the thorax. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A very rare species! An Early Devonian (410 mya) trilobite from the Jbel Gara el Zguilma area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Definitely one of my favorites! Authenticity guaranteed.  This is a very special spiny trilobite. Note - specimen weights 1.6 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM43        Size: 1-3/4" straight line  (1-3/16" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A rare, Goulmimicthys sp. fish skull with killer teeth from El Rachidia, Morocco. Note -  having the original teeth remain in the jaw is quite rare. The skull exhibits exceptional condition and preservation (very rare). This wonderful specimen is very mineralized and fossilized as a 3D specimen in a hard sandstone nodule. Upper Cretaceous specimen. An incredible display piece and an incredible collector's piece. New find / new area. You will see these incredible skulls very often!  Note - Weighs 4.25 pounds. An international shipping fee is required. Please inquire if interested.

M1099              SIZE: 5-3/4" x 4" skull

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi associted pair of whorls, 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 assoiiated pair of tooth whorls. Note - the crown tips are naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to wear from 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. This is the first associated whorl pait that I have seen.

I02        SIZE:  5" & 4-3/4" w/ root  (1-1/4"+ crowns) 

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

The Sharktooth Hill collection frames include five perfect fossil shark teeth from the world famous Sharktooth Hill fossil deposit near Bakersfield, California. This set includes a Mako shark, Dodfish shark, Gray shark, Tiger shark, and Angel shark tooth. All collector grade fossil shark teeth from this Miocene age deposit. They are mounted in a geniune oak hardwood shadow box type frame with a glass front and a mounting clip. Weights 1.5  lbs. An instant collection priced at the cost of the individual teeth. Authenticity guaranteed.

ST1201       Frame Size: 10" x 7-3/4"

The Sharktooth Hill collection frames include five perfect fossil shark teeth from the world famous Sharktooth Hill fossil deposit near Bakersfield, California. This set includes a Mako shark, Dodfish shark, Gray shark, Tiger shark, and Angel shark tooth. All collector grade fossil shark teeth from this Miocene age deposit. They are mounted in a geniune oak hardwood shadow box type frame with a glass front and a mounting clip. Weights 1.5  lbs. An instant collection priced at the cost of the individual teeth. Authenticity guaranteed.

ST1200       Frame Size: 10" x 7-3/4"

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.

Exceptional teeth with a fantastic blue colored crowns with a light tan roots. ST666 is an upper posterior. ST667 is a lower posterior. 

ST667 (Left)               SIZE: 9/16"

An exceptional, upper jaw anterior tooth with a fantasticblue & pink colored crowns with a golden tan root. Sharp edges.

ST669             SIZE: 1-3/16"

An exceptional pair of upper jaw anterior teeth with a fantastic blue & pink colored crowns with a golden tan roots. Sharp edges. Perfect teeth.  

ST670 (Left)          SIZE: 1-1/8"

An excellent, lower jaw anterior tooth with a fantasticblue colored crown with a light tan root. Sharp edges.

ST650            SIZE: 1-1/16"

An exceptional pair of upper jaw anterior teeth with a fantastic blue colored crowns with a light tan roots. Sharp edges. Perfect teeth.  

ST655 (Right)           SIZE: 7/8"