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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. 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. 

I12          SIZE:  1-1/2"crown

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 incredible BLOOD RED &  BLACK Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Isurus hastalis tooth from Peru. Rare colors - only found in Peru. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges and a sharp tip. An excellent upper jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Museum quality! A fantastic collector's tooth! You won't find another Mako like this one!

P301  BoP         SIZE: 2-1/2"

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 rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw antero - lateral tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail with the typical distinct enameloid build up on the reverse side. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!

NC396               SIZE: 1-9/16"

Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020.  Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw lateral tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail with the typical distinct enameloid build up on the reverse side. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!

NC394               SIZE: 1-1/2"

Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020.  Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail with the typical distinct enameloid build up on the reverse side. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!

NC393               SIZE: 1-3/4

Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020.  Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.

A HIGH QUALITY Megalodon tooth from West Java, Indonesia. This Megalodon has an incredible tan colored crown with a red-brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Great color! The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Unfortunately, there is root erosion which happens with these West Java Megs. No repair or restoration. Authenticity Guaranteed. 

IN63        Size: 3-11/16"  

Note - Adding 30 HQ Indonesian Megalodon Teeth in July 2020.  ->   Link to HQ Indonesian Megs

The PERFECT, very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth. An April 2019 Fossil of the Month. Lateral tooth. The crown has extremely sharp cutting edges. Exceptional light tan & blue color and preservation. An incredible wide bourlette. The root is ~5/8" thick and shows few small hydration cracks! Note- grooves on the sides of the root lobes - a Miocene tooth trait. One of the finest LC lateral Parotodus teeth that I have seen. This incredible Parotodus was found in the Pungo River Formation (Miocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

LC102 BoP           Size: 2-7/16"

An EXTRA LARGE TOP QUALITY very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A March Fossil of the Month. Lateral tooth. The crown has sharp cutting edges. Excellent BLUE color with a tan root and bourlette. The root is ~11/16" thick and shows small hydration cracks. This Parotodus tooth was found in the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

LC102           Size: 2-11/16"

Note - Adding 6 Lee Creek P benedeni teeth in  March 2025.    Link to LC P. benedeni teeth

An EXTRA LARGE TOP QUALITY very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A March Fossil of the Month. Lateral tooth. The crown has sharp cutting edges. Excellent BLUE color with a brown root and bourlette. The root is ~3/4" thick and shows typical hydration cracks. This Parotodus tooth was found in the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

LC101           Size: 2-13/16"

Note - Adding 6 Lee Creek P benedeni teeth in  March 2025.    Link to LC P. benedeni teeth