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A 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 excellent gill raker for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Near 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.

GR002         Size: 1" 

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

A very rare, 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 excellent matrix specimen that inludes the opposing tooth mold as well. 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. Note - shipping weight is 1.9 lbs. International "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.

I11        SIZE:  3" w/ root  (1-1/2" crown) ;  Matrix block is 3.5" x 3.5"

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus 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 Top Quality, Carcharodon (Isurus) praecursor  shark lateral tooth from Tushbair, West Kazakhstan. Fantastic color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. 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. 

K110         Size:  1"

Posting 15 Kazakh Carcharodon praecursor shark teeth in July 2024.    Link to Kazakh Isurus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE "Prosqualodon" tooth with a big root structure from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, CA. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. Small tip and root end tip damage - very typical for this species. A mid Miocene Giant Dolphin-like creature. Authenticity guaranteed. My favorite giant dolphin-like creature species.

ST902              SIZE: 2-7/16" 

Note - Adding 10 new Prosqualodon teeth  in July 2019  -->   Link to Prosqualodon Dolphin Teeth

An EXTRA LARGE "Prosqualodon" tooth with a big root structure from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, CA. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. Small amount of tip damage - very typical for this species. A mid Miocene Giant Dolphin-like creature. Authenticity guaranteed. My favorite giant dolphin-like creature species.

ST903              SIZE: 2-3/8" 

Note - Adding 10 new Prosqualodon teeth  in July 2019  -->   Link to Prosqualodon Dolphin Teeth

A rare, Top Quality "Prosqualodon" tooth with a big root structure from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, CA. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. Excellent crown and root - very unusual for this species. A mid Miocene Giant Dolphin-like creature. Authenticity guaranteed. My favorite giant dolphin-like creature species. A Perfect tooth.

ST911              SIZE: 1-13/16" 

Note - Adding 10 new Prosqualodon teeth  in July 2019  -->   Link to Prosqualodon Dolphin Teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Dophin tooth (XL design) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. 

LC857      Size: 1-13/16"

Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.   

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Dophin tooth (XL design) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a near complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. 

LC855      Size: 2-1/8"

Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.   

A LARGE "Prosqualodon" primitive whale tooth with a big root structure from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. Complete root - very unique for this species. A mid Miocene Giant Dolphin-like creature. Authenticity guaranteed. My favorite giant dolphin-like creature species. Near Perfect tooth.

ST901            SIZE: 2-1/8" 

Note - Adding 3 new Prosqualodon teeth in February 2022  -->   Link to Prosqualodon Dolphin 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