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An ultra rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi partial tooth whorl, 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 triple crown whorl section with exceptional quality crowns. 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. 

I03        SIZE:  6-5/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    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 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 Quality Iguanodon bernissartensis vertebra, an early Cretaceous herbivore from the Isle of Wright, UK. This vertebra is highly mineralized and quite heavy. Great rich dark brown color. No repair or restoration. Legally collected in the Wessex Fm., Isle of Wright. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - this specimen weighs 1.85 pounds and will require supplemental postage for international orders.

DU01         SIZE: 3" Length  ;  4" Wide

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An exceptionally large Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive!

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X093           Size: 5-1/8"    (1" W)

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An exceptionally large Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive!

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X094           Size: 4-15/16"    (13/16" W)

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An exceptionally large Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive!

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X095           Size: 4-11/16"    (3/4" W)

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An exceptionally large Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive!

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X096           Size: 4-1/2"    (1" W)

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An exceptionally large Jurassic Belemnite from Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive! My largest one! Authenticity guaranteed.

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X092           Size: 6-13/16"   (1-1/16" W)

Note - Adding 2 big Belemnites in December 2019.   -->    Link to Belemnites

An exceptionally large Jurassic Cylindroteuthis Belemnite from the Rizan Region, Russia. The brown translucent shell shows exceptional preservation with a polished surface. These Belemnites are incredibly large and massive! From the Kelovey Fm., Middle Jurassiv (170 MYA).  My largest specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

Name: Cylindroteuthis oweni        Age: Middle Jurassic        Location: Rizan region, Russia

X091           Size: 8-1/4"   (13/16" W)

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A Rare, Atlantic ocean Parotodus benedeni tooth from the offshore Wrightsville Beach, No. Carolina. A robust tooth with a heavy root. This tooth appears to be a Yorktown Fm., Pliocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. A rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. The Atlantic ocean Parotodus teeth are ultra rare! A must have collector's tooth.

NC544           SIZE: 2-1/16"

Adding 4 Atlantic ocean Parotodus benedeni teeth in August 2020.    Link to Parotodus benedeni teeth.

A Rare, Atlantic ocean Parotodus benedeni tooth from the offshore Wrightsville Beach, No. Carolina. A robust tooth with a heavy root. This tooth appears to be a Yorktown Fm., Pliocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. A rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. The Atlantic ocean Parotodus teeth are ultra rare! A must have collector's tooth.

NC543           SIZE: 2-3/16"

Adding 4 Atlantic ocean Parotodus benedeni teeth in August 2020.    Link to Parotodus benedeni teeth.