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An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark whorl with 7 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An October Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. This whorl is incredible teeth detail - the first 5 crowns are all natural and the the last two have some top repair. One of the finest whorls that I have had. 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. Seven plus crown whorl sections are ultra rare!  The BEST.

I01 BoP3         SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl :  10-1/4" length) 

Adding 11 Edestus shark specimens in October 2021.    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 Janassa bituminosa, an extinct primitive shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Nebraska. A May Fossil of the Month. Matrix free specimen - complete tooth! Great color. A very well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An incredibly rare exceptional collector's tooth!  Note - This tooth is pictured in "A Pictorial Guide to Fossils" by Gerard R. Case; page 239.

Age: Upper Pennsylvanian (295 MYA); Kanwaka Fm.

Location: Cass Co., Nebraska

Z005 BoP     SIZE: 1-3/16"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus species tooth from the Ica region of Peru. A July Fossil of the Month.  Highest quality enamel. An excellent brown colored crown with razor sharp edges. Excellent color. This is a late Eocene age tooth (40-42 MYA).  A desert shark from the deserts of Peru!  No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You never see these teeth!  Perfect tooth.

P102          SIZE: 1-5/16"

Note - Adding 3 Peruvian Parotodus teeth in July 2021 ->  Link to Parotodus Teeth

An ultra rare, Top Quality Polyrhizodus sp., an extinct primitive shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Kentucky. A May Fossil of the Month. Great color with an incredible rainbow iridescent scene on the crown. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional rare collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Salem Limestone Fm.

Location: Hardin Co., Kentucky

Z036      SIZE: 13/16"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A Top Quality Physogaleus latus tooth, an extinct Gray shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. An upper jaw tooth. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR025          Size: 3/8" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Physogaleus latus tooth, an extinct Gray shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. A lower jaw tooth. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR024          Size: 7/16" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Physogaleus latus tooth, an extinct Gray shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. An upper jaw tooth. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR023          Size: 7/16" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Physogaleus latus tooth, an extinct Gray shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. A lower jaw tooth. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR022          Size: 7/16" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

A LARGE, Top Quality Physogaleus latus tooth, an extinct Gray shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. An upper jaw tooth. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR021          Size: 1/2" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth

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.

A Top Quality Squatina angeloides tooth, an extinct Angel shark, from the Mainz Basin, Germany. An early Oligocene age tooth (Rupelian - 32 MYA). An excellent tooth for the rare tooth collector! No repair or restoration. Near perfect tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. These teeth were found in many closed quarries.

GR032          Size: 5/16" 

Note - Adding 52 German shark teeth in August 2022 ->  Link to German Shark Teeth