Protolamna sokolovi

SKU
T242
In stock
$125.00
Overview

A LARGE, Top Quality Protolamna sokolovi, an extinct Mackerel shark, tooth from Tarrant Co., Texas. An October Fossil of the Month. An excellent example of this Lower Cretaceous Paw Paw Fm. shark. These teeth have a unique design with a high root face, broad side cusps, and strong vertical ridges along the crown base. This is an anterior tooth with perfect side cusps. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.

T242            SIZE: 15/16"

Note - Adding 100+ new Texas shark teeth in October 2021.   Link to Texas shark teeth

This catalog contains excellent teeth from an extinct Mackerel shark - Protolamna sokolovi. These teeth were collected from the Paw Paw Formation, Tarrant Co. All teeth are complete and well preserved.

Paw Paw Formation is early Cretaceous calcareous marl that dates to the late Albian age  (105 MYA). This formation is found in northern central Texas.