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A LARGE, Top Quality Isurus praecursor, the earliest Mako shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. An upper anterior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Near Perfect tooth.

TG063        SIZE: 1-5/16"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, High Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations.  A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Some natural crack. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. I do not see large ostederms very often. Note - Osteoderm weighs 1.5 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be added to "free shipping".

DK21         SIZE: 5-1/2"  x  4-1/2" 

Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaurus - Nodosaur fossils in August 2021.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A rare GEM QUALITY Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional molar. An April Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and light tan root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation!  Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (36 MYA) from the Ocala Limestone Fm.  No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A great Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia from an old collection. This tooth is part of a rare three associated tooth set - buy all three teeth and receive a 15% discount!  One of my favorites!

G1001       SIZE: 3-3/4"   (2-3/16" wide)

Note - Adding three associated Basilosaurus teeth from Georgia in April 2024.   Link to Basilosaurus teeth.

The "Flying" Top Quality Crotalocephalina gibbus trilobite. A January Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural greenish shell with an excellent patina. The specimen is fully exposed and very nicely displayed on a pedestal of the original matrix. A Middle Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from the Foum Zguid area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality specimen. An incredible amount of preparation was required for this fantastic display piece.

XM49          Size: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 11 new Trilobites in January 2021.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A LARGE, incredible natural Nautiloid ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. The aragonite shell is nicely articulated. Very wide (thick), fully inflated, and very heavy. Exceptional color and preservation. A gorgeous display item!  Authenticity guaranteed. Comes this the chrome steel stand as photographed. Note - This item weighs 6 lbs.  International customers will not have free shipping.

X276        Size: 5-5/8"   (4-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 6 Madagascar ammonites in July 2023 -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

A LARGE, incredible natural Nautiloid ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. The aragonite shell is nicely articulated. Very wide (thick), fully inflated, and very heavy. Exceptional color and preservation. A gorgeous display item!  Authenticity guaranteed. Comes this the chrome steel stand as photographed. Note - This item weighs 7.35 lbs.  International customers will not have free shipping.

X273        Size: 6-1/4"   (4-11/16" wide)

Note - Adding 6 large Madagascar ammonites in July 2023 -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

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. 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. 

I24          SIZE:  2-5/8"  w/ root

Adding 22 Edestus shark specimens in July 2025.    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. 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. 

I21          SIZE:  3/4" crown

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

A LARGE, Top Quality Ptychodus mortoni, an extinct durophagous (shell-crushing) shark, tooth from Dallas Co., Texas. An excellent example of this Upper Cretaceous Eagle Ford Fm. tooth. These  teeth have a design that includes a high cusp with radiating occlusal ridges extending across the cusp face. Authenticity guaranteed. P. mortoni is a rare species in Texas, and when teeth get this large they are extremely rare!  

T380            SIZE: 1-3/16"

Adding 24 Ptychodus mortoni teeth in August 2025.   Link to Texas shark teeth

A rare, Top Quality Igdamanosaurus (Globidens) rooted tooth from the Khouribga Basin, Morocco. This is a specialized marine mosasaur that is Cretaceous in age. Nicely articulated and well preserved. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A perfect rooted tooth! 

M1107          SIZE:  3" Height  x 1" Wide

Note - Adding 9 Globidens teeth in November 2023. -> Link to Globidens teeth.

A LARGE, Top Quality Great White shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Western Cape Province, So. Africa. This tooth has a blue colored crown, a distinct brown gum line, and a brown root. Great color! Highest quality enamel with no hydration cracks. Serrations are large and complete with a strong tip serration. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. A Large collector's GW tooth for a rare locality. Authenticity guaranteed. 

SA07          Size: 1-3/4"

Note - Adding 7 So. African Great White teeth in August 2020.   Link to South African GW teeth     Link to Great White shark teeth

A LARGE, High Quality Great White shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Western Cape Province, So. Africa. This tooth has a dark blue colored crown, a large distinct brown gum line, and a black root. Great color! High quality enamel with no hydration cracks. Serrations are large with a damaged tip serration. Good preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. A Large collector's GW tooth for a rare locality. Authenticity guaranteed. 

SA03          Size: 2-1/16"

Note - Adding 7 So. African Great White teeth in August 2020.     Link to South African GW teeth    Link to Great White shark teeth