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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 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.

An ultra rare, top quality 5-5/8" Sharktooth Hill Megalodon tooth. A location that produces very few large Megalodon teeth and one of the toughest Megs to locate. Note - the interlocking indentations along the side of the root lobes. This characteristic is only seen in the early to middle Miocene Megs - very unique!  A Museum quality specimen. No repair! You will not see these middle Miocene Sharktooth Hill Megs from Bakersfield, California very often!  One of the rarest Megs! A collection piece from the old days.

ST452              Size: 5-5/8"

A rare Otodus obliquus tooth from the desert of Ihssaa, Saudi Arabia. Very good condition and preservation. No repair or restoration. Complete tooth. This tooth is Paleocene age from the Aruma Fm. Authenticity guaranteed. I have never seen a Saudi Otodus tooth. A rare collectors teeth.

SR02           SIZE: 1-7/8" 

Note - Adding 2 Saudi Otodus obliquus teeth in Feb. 2022.    Link to Saudi Otodus teeth

A rare Otodus obliquus tooth from the desert of Ihssaa, Saudi Arabia. Very good condition and preservation. No repair or restoration. Complete tooth. This tooth is Paleocene age from the Aruma Fm. Authenticity guaranteed. I have never seen a Saudi Otodus tooth. A rare collectors teeth.

SR01           SIZE: 2-9/16" 

Note - Adding 2 Saudi Otodus obliquus teeth in Feb. 2022.    Link to Saudi Otodus teeth

An ultra rare, top quality 5-3/4" Sharktooth Hill Megalodon tooth found in the Round Mountain Silt near Bakersfield, California. A location that produces very few Megalodon teeth and one of the toughest Megs to locate. This tooth was found in the Ernst West quarry. An October Fossil of the Month.  This Megalodon tooth has the highest quality enamel with a great Blue & Tan color. The bourlette is a brown color and nearly complete. The root is nicely articulated and complete. The serrations are complete with a good tip serration - incredible serrations for a large Sharktooth Hill Meg tooth! This is a middle Miocene Meg. Note - the grooves on the root ends and the small root "ears" at the top of the root - a Miocene Meg tooth feature!  Note - a 3/8" enamel section pooped off and was reattached on the right side (1/2" from the root). You do not see large middle Miocene Sharktooth Hill Megs from Bakersfield, California very often. One of the rarest Megs! Authenticity guaranteed. An incredible Museum Quality Sharktooth Hill Megalodon tooth that came out of a 25 year old old collection!  A custom display stand is included. You rarely see a 5"+ Top Quality STH Meg tooth for sale - an extremely rare piece. The largest STH Meg tooth that I have had!

ST451          Size: 5-3/4"   (4-3/4" wide)

Note - Adding two Sharktooth Hill Meg teeth in October 2025.    Link to Sharktooth Hill Meg Teeth.

A very rare, Top Quality Arpagodus sp., an extinct Eugeneodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z004      SIZE: 7/8"

Adding 30 US Paleozoic teeth in July 2025  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A rare, Top Quality Hybodus sp., an extinct Hybodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z005      SIZE: 9/16"

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A rare, Top Quality Hybodus sp., an extinct Hybodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z006      SIZE: 9/16"

Adding 30 US Paleozoic teeth in July 2025  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A rare, Top Quality Hybodus sp., an extinct Hybodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z007      SIZE: 1/4"

Adding 30 US Paleozoic teeth in July 2025  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A rare, Top Quality Campodus sp., an extinct Eugeneodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z010      SIZE: 13/16"

Adding 30 US Paleozoic teeth in July 2025  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth