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An ultra rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi partial tooth whorl, from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An ultra rare triple crown whorl section with exceptional quality crowns. 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. 

I03        SIZE:  6-5/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

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

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi associted pair of whorls, from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An ultra rare assoiiated pair of tooth whorls. Note - the crown tips are naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to wear from 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. This is the first associated whorl pait that I have seen.

I02        SIZE:  5" & 4-3/4" w/ root  (1-1/4"+ crowns) 

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

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi, a complete whorl with three crowns from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamp that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional 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 to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically with linear tooth whorls. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. This whorl is incredibly massive at 6" long with three crowns. The whorl body is well perserved with an excellent bright line of pyrite below the crown enamel. The crowns are large at 1-5/8" wide and look fantastic. Note - One crown tip has a small professional repair (~1/8") which is very common for a whorl. Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. The Edestus shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These Edestus whorls are extremely rare. This whorl comes with a custon steel stand and  makes a fantastic display piece. My lowest price ever for a complete whorl! 

I01        SIZE:  6" whorl  (1-5/8"+ crowns)  ;  Height is 4-1/8" on stand.

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

An EXTRA LARGE, GEM Mosasaurus anceps tooth. Highest quality tooth. Fully rooted - very rare! This is not your typical Mosasaur crown glued to a root. This is an all original, associated specimen (beware of the fakes). Exceptional condition and preservation.  No repair or restoration. Museum Quality. One of the finest Mosasaur that I have seen!  Note - the large Moroccan Mosasaurs are being renamed to a Prognathodon genus.

M1052 BoP        SIZE: 4-3/4" x 1-1/2" W

A TOP QUALITY Dyrosaurus phosphaticus crocodile tooth from the Khouribga region of Morocco. Excellent detail and color. Partially rooted. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1366       SIZE: 1-5/16"

Note - adding 11 new Moroccan crocodile teeth November 2023.   Moroccan Crocodile catalog link.

A TOP QUALITY Dyrosaurus phosphaticus crocodile tooth from the Khouribga region of Morocco. Excellent detail and color. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1365       SIZE: 1-3/4"  (1" wide)

Note - adding 8 new Moroccan crocodile teeth November 2024.   Moroccan Crocodile catalog link.

An EXTRA LARGE, GEM Prognathodon giganteus tooth on the original matrix from the Cretaceous of Morocco. Incredible articulation. Exceptional condition and preservation. This is the most difficult Mosasaur species to find.  No repair or restoration. A massive Mosasaur tooth from the hero of Jurassic World!   Authenticity guaranteed.

M1073  BoP      Size:  2-1/4"  x  1-1/2" W

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 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. 

I15           SIZE:  1-1/4"    

Adding 14 Edestus shark specimens in January 2023.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare Edestus heinrichi  shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Very good preservation with excellent serrations. 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. 

I014             SIZE: 7/8"

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in April 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A Top Quality Bone Valley Carcharhinus taurus, the Sand Tiger shark tooth from Polk Co., Florida. Highest quality enamel. An incredible light blue colored crown with a white root. Great color!  Sharp edges. Complete side cusps. Great eye appeal. A BIG Bone Valley collector's Sand Tiger tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these any more!

F318        SIZE: 1"  

Note - Adding 16 new BV Sand Tiger teeth in April 2025.  ->  Link to BV Sand Tiger teeth

A Top Quality Bone Valley Carcharhinus taurus, the Sand Tiger shark tooth from Polk Co., Florida. Highest quality enamel. An excellent blue colored crown with a white root. Great color!  Sharp edges. Complete side cusps. Great eye appeal. A BIG Bone Valley collector's Sand Tiger tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these any more!

F317        SIZE: 1-1/8"  

Note - Adding 16 new BV Sand Tiger teeth in April 2025.  ->  Link to BV Sand Tiger teeth

A LARGE, Top Quality Bone Valley Carcharhinus taurus, the Sand Tiger shark tooth from Polk Co., Florida. Highest quality enamel. An excellent blue colored crown with a white root. Great color!  Sharp edges. Complete side cusps. Great eye appeal. A BIG Bone Valley collector's Sand Tiger tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these any more!

F315        SIZE: 1-5/16"  

Note - Adding 16 new BV Sand Tiger teeth in April 2025.  ->  Link to BV Sand Tiger teeth