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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 Isurus praecursor, the earliest Mako shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. A lower lateral tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG076        SIZE: 1"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. A rare parasymphyseeal tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG040        SIZE: 11/16"

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A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. A posterior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG039        SIZE: 9/16"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. A lateral tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG038        SIZE: 7/8"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. An anterior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG037        SIZE: 15/16"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. A lateral tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG036        SIZE: 7/8"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. An interior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG035        SIZE: 7/8"

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An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. An interior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG034        SIZE: 1-1/8"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

A LARGE Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. An interior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

TG033        SIZE: 7/8"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth

An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Brachycarcharias lerichei, an extinct Sand Tiger shark, tooth from the phosphate mines of Hahotoe, Togo. Excellent color and preservation. This tooth is Lutetian age (45 MYA), lower middle Eocene. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.

TG023        SIZE: 1"

Note - Adding 117 shark teeth from Togo in March 2022.    Link to Togo Shark Teeth