Search results for: 'cutting fossil shark tooth//'

An excellent pair of Ginglymostoma sp. teeth. This species is uncommon!

MC123 (Left)           SIZE: 1/4"

An excellent pair of Ginglymostoma sp. teeth. This species is uncommon!

MC124 (Right)              SIZE: 1/4"

An excellent pair of Ginglymostoma sp. teeth. This species is uncommon!

MC125 (Left)              SIZE: 1/4"

A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth "Mako", shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark and Carcharomodus escheri. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

N101       SIZE: 2"

Note - Adding 10 Netherlands Carcharodon hastalis teeth in July 2023.  Link to Netherlands Hastalis teeth 

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 Top Quality, Extra Large rare transition GW tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw anterior tooth. Another December 2017 Fossil of the Month. The C. hubbelli serrations are full at the base of the cutting edge, transition to fine serrations at mid crown and disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent blue colored crown ("blue site"), brown root, and a vivid dark maroon "gum line". Excellent color. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional GW transition form!  It will be extremely difficult to locate another large, top quality Carcharodon hubbelli since the few that exist are buried in collections. 

C201T  BoP            SIZE: 2-9/16"

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone quality is excellent with excellent color and patina. This osteoderm has a high ridge on one side. There are some hydration cracks and crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm. A thick and heavy osteoderm.

DK23         SIZE: 6-1/2"  x  4-3/8"  (Height = 1-3/4" on high side)

Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in August 2025.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A colorful, LARGE, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible vibrant tan & blue colored crown and a light tan root. Excellent color!  Highest quality enamel. Sharp cutting edges with nice cutting edge waves at the base. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth. 

P301           SIZE: 2-9/16"

Adding 17 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in May 2024.      Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.

A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors!  Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC370       Size: 1-5/16"

Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.   

A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors!  Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC369       Size: 1-1/2"

Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.   

A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (lower jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors!  Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC357        Size: 1-13/16"

Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.