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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.

A TOP QUALITY, Dolphin tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of central Chile. Gorgeous color and preservation. Complete tooth. Type #3 - Bulbous crown and a "straight" round root. A rare species. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

C919        Size: 15/16"

Note - Adding 32 Dolphin teeth / ear bones in March 2025.  Link -> Chilean Dolphin fossils

A TOP QUALITY, Dolphin tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of central Chile. Gorgeous color and preservation. Complete tooth. Type #4 - Conical crown and a  bent round root. A rare species. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

C918        Size: 1"

Note - Adding 32 Dolphin teeth / ear bones in March 2025.  Link -> Chilean Dolphin fossils

A Top Quality Carcharias vorax, a Sand shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, 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). This species is related to Carcharias cuspidata. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

N331     SIZE: 1-1/8"

A Top Quality Carcharias vorax, a Sand shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, 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). This species is related to Carcharias cuspidata. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

N335       SIZE: 7/8"

An expertly prepared, rare GEM quality Thysanopeltis speciosa trilobite. A November Fossil of the Month. A very uniquely designed trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural brown and black shell with excellent luster. The eyes are compound under magnification, but this species does not have a deep facet design. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour, Alif area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A fantastic collector's specimen. The BEST!  Note - This specimen weighs 1.5 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XM32        Size: 1-3/4"

Note - Adding 10 new Trilobites in November 2020.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A Top Quality Squalus acanthius, the Piked Dogfish shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

N373       SIZE: 1/8"

A rare, Alopias grandis shark tooth, the extinct Giant Thresher, from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland. A posterior tooth. Nice tan color. Excellent preservation and condition.  These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed.    

MD033           SIZE: 11/16"

Posting six Giant Thresher shark teeth in August 2020.   Link to Thresher sharks. 

A rare, Top Quality Alopias grandis shark tooth, the extinct Giant Thresher, from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland. Nice blue color. Excellent preservation and condition.  These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed.    

MD032           SIZE: 1-3/8"

Posting six Giant Thresher shark teeth in August 2020.   Link to Thresher sharks. 

A rare, Large Alopias grandis shark tooth, the extinct Giant Thresher, from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland. Nice tan color. Very good preservation and condition.  These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed.    

MD031           SIZE: 1-11/16"

Posting six Giant Thresher shark teeth in August 2020.   Link to Thresher sharks. 

A Top Quality Squalus acanthius, the Piked Dogfish shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, 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.

N372      SIZE: 1/8"

A Top Quality Carcharias acutissima, a Requiem shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. A lateral 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.

N184     SIZE: 3/4"