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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 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.

A Top Quality Carcharias acutissima, a Requiem shark tooth from the Mi-hemmoorium layer, Miste, The Netherlands. An anterior tooth. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

N181       SIZE: 5/8"

Note - Adding 56 Netherlands shark teeth in July 2013.  Link to Netherlands shark teeth.

A Top Quality Scyliorhinus distans, a Catshark tooth from the Mi-hemmoorium layer, Miste, The Netherlands. An anterior tooth. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

N341       SIZE: 1/16"

Note - Adding 56 Netherlands shark teeth in July 2023.  Link to Netherlands shark teeth.

A Top Quality Sphyrna arambourgi, a Hammerhead shark tooth from the Mi-hemmoorium layer, Miste, The Netherlands. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

N365       SIZE: 5/16"

Note - Adding 56 Netherlands shark teeth in July 2023.  Link to Netherlands shark teeth.

A Top Quality Carcharias acutissima, a Requiem shark tooth from the Mi-hemmoorium layer, Miste, The Netherlands. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.

N375      SIZE: 1/8"

Note - Adding 56 Netherlands shark teeth in July 2023.  Link to Netherlands shark teeth.

A Top Quality Carcharias acutissima, a Requiem shark tooth from the Mi-hemmoorium layer, Miste, The Netherlands. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth.

N371      SIZE: 1/8"

Note - Adding 56 Netherlands shark teeth in July 2023.  Link to Netherlands shark teeth.

A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible brown and blue colored crown and a brown root. Fantastic color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth. 

P317              SIZE: 1-7/16"

Adding 20 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in August 2021.      Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.

A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible tan colored crown and a tan root. Fantastic color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth. 

P314              SIZE: 1-1/2"

Adding 20 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in August 2021.      Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.

A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible brown and tan colored crown and a brown root. Fantastic color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent lower jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth. 

P312              SIZE: 1-9/16"

Adding 20 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in August 2021.      Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.