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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 LARGE, MUSEUM QUALITY Rhynchodercetis aff. yovanovitchi fish. This Rhynchodercetis aff. yovanovitchi, a Needle fish, is 4-3/8"+ in length. There is also another unidentified fossil fish (1-1/2"). Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and incredible preparation. This is a Cretaceous specimen from Taouz, Morocco. Rare specimen! A top quality collector's piece.

MX482           SIZE: 4-3/8"+

A MUSEUM QUALITY group of two Sinosura kelheimensis, a Brittle Star. The largest is 1-3/8" in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and excellent preparation. Matrix size is 4-1/2" x 2". This Brittle star is from Hienheim, Bavaria, Germany. Upper Jurassic (Lower Tithonian). Rare! A top quality collector's piece.

GR102           SIZE: 1-3/8"

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth with a wicked break away; a possible sign of T.rex fighting breakage. This tooth measures 2-1/4". The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. One crack. No restoration. A top quality tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding, So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT09        SIZE:  2-1/4"   (Base: 7/8" x 1/2"+)

Note - Adding 8 T. rex teeth in March 2024.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, colorful Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/8".  The enamel has an exceptional color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT11        SIZE: 2-1/8"   (Base: 1-1/8" x 11/16")

Note - Adding 16 T. rex teeth in June 2024.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  partially rooted tooth. This tooth measures 15/16".  The enamel has an excellent color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality juvenile rooted tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case display is included. 

DT13        SIZE: 15/16"   (Base: 1/2" x 3/8")

Note - Adding 9 T. rex teeth in December 2025.   Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 1-9/16".  The enamel has an excellent color and patina. Exceptional enamel quality. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT07        SIZE: 1-9/16"   (Base: 13/16" x 1/2")

Note - Adding 9 T. rex teeth in December 2025.   Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 1-3/4".  The enamel has an exceptional color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality, anterior dentary tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Perkins Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT06        SIZE: 1-3/4"   (Base: 3/4" x 1/2")

Note - Adding 9 T. rex teeth in December 2025.   Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, LARGE Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  premaxillary (front) tooth. This tooth measures 1-15/16".  The enamel has an excellent color and patina. Exceptional enamel quality. Good serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality BIG serrated premaxillary tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT04        SIZE: 1-15/16"   (Base: 13/16" x 5/8")

Note - Adding 9 T. rex teeth in December 2025.   Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Hexanchus sp. from Nye Mudstone, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Ten perfect primary cusps. Found in the Nye Mudstone Fm., Miocene age. An incredibly rare Hexanchus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Perfect tooth. I have never seen a Hexanchus tooth from Oregon.

OR01       SIZE: 1-1/2"  (wide)  

Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022.     Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.