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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 Extra Large, TOP QUALITY, 3" Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis tooth with an excellent blue & tan colored crown. A March Fossil of the Month. This is a natural matrix specimen sitting with many whale bones in the original Round Mountain Silt matrix block. The large whale bone at base is 5-3/4" x 3". Plus there are four more whale bones and a shark vertebra exposed in this matrix block. This is a 100% natural matrix piece - nothing added or glued. 100% natural. The root is very well preserved with a nice brown color. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. A fantastic large, quality Mako tooth from the Ernst West quarry which produced the finest teeth with exceptional preservation, high quality, and great color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special display piece.

ST001  BoP2     SIZE: 2-3/4"      Matrix block size = 6" x 5.5" x 3" height

Note - Adding 20 Sharktooth Hill Hastalis teeth in March 2021.    Link to STH Hastalis teeth.

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.

A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus occipital condyle from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is a beautiful 3-3/4" occipital condyle with excellent detail preserved. This large codyle has fantastic color and patina plus a large section of braincase is attached. Note - The occipital condyle was the connection point of the Triceratops massive skull to the vertebrae column, and it allowed for maximum rotation of the head. No repair or restoration. There is a small amount of repair at the base. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this specimen weighs 2.5 lbs. A supplemental shipping charge will apply for international orders.

DC39    SIZE: 3-3/4" Condyle diameter ;  3-3/8" height

Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

A LARGE, Ultra Rare, GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) claw from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. A February Fossil of the Month. An exceptional manus claw with fantastic color and patina. A wide and heavy claw. No breaks. The surface is exceptional with no pitting, nicks or wear! The articulated end is complete with an excellent surface. Fully inflated. No repair or restoration. 100% natural which is extremely rare for a Spinosurus claw. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. One of the finest quality manus claws that I have seen in many years. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame will be included. I do not see fine quality Spinosaurus claws very often. Spinosaurus claws with this quality are quite rare!  Museum Quality. The Best of the BEST!  Sorry - No discounts. 

M1250c      Size: ~5"  (straightline) ;   6-3/4" (curve) ;  1-3/4" (proximal end height)

Note - Adding 2 top quality Spinosaurus manus claws in February 2025.  ->   Link to Spinosaurus fossils

A Quality, rare upper jaw tooth from Hexanchus andersoni from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. Excellent tan color. One primary cusp. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST609         SIZE: 15/16"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Top Quality, rare Hexanchus andersoni tooth from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. This lower jaw tooth remains on its original Round Mountain silt matrix. Excellent tan color. Eight primary cusps. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST607         SIZE: 1-3/16"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Top Quality, rare upper jaw tooth from Hexanchus andersoni from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California.  An upper jaw parasymphyseal tooth. Excellent tan color. One primary cusp. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST606         SIZE: 11/16"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Top Quality, rare upper jaw tooth from Hexanchus andersoni from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California.  An upper jaw tooth. Excellent tan color. Two primary cusps. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST605         SIZE: 15/16"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Top Quality, rare Hexanchus andersoni  tooth from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California.  An upper jaw tooth with 7 primary cusps. Excellent blue color. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find!  Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST604         SIZE: 1-1/8"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Top Quality, rare Hexanchus andersoni  tooth from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California.  A lower jaw tooth with 7 primary cusps. Note - there is a crack in the root - difficult to see. Excellent blue color. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST603         SIZE: 1-1/8"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

A Rare, Top Quality Hexanchus andersoni  lower jaw tooth from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. An October Fossil of the Month.  A lower jaw tooth with 7 primary cusps.  Excellent tancolor. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.  The BEST!

ST602         SIZE: 1-1/8"  

Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.