Shark Teeth & Fossils

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. 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. 

I22          SIZE:  1--1/4" crown

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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. 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. 

I23          SIZE:  1-7/8"  w/ root  (7/8" crown)

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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. 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. 

I24          SIZE:  2-5/8"  w/ root

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A rare, Top Quality Venustodus argutus, an extinct Cochliodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z022      SIZE: 5/16"

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A rare, Top Quality Solenodus sp., an extinct Cochilodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. A large primary cusp with exceptional detail. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z058        SIZE: 3/8" wide 

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A rare LARGE, Top Quality Cladodus sp., an extinct Cladodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An extraordinary primary cusp with ones ide cusp. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z055        SIZE: 1-1/8" wide x 1-1/8"

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A rare, Top Quality Symmorium sp., an extinct Cladodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An extraordinary primary cusp with two side cusps. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z051        SIZE: 1/4"

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A rare, Top Quality Symmorium sp., an extinct Cladodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. An extraordinary primary cusp with two side cusps. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. One crack. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z049       SIZE: 9/16" wide x 9/16"

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An ultra rare LARGE, Top Quality Symmorium sp., an extinct Cladodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. A July Fossil of the Month. An extraordinary primary cusp. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. My favorite! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z043       SIZE: 1-3/16" wide x 1-1/16"

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An ultra rare LARGE, Top Quality Saivodus striatus, an extinct Ctenacanth shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. A July Fossil of the Month. An extraordinary primary cusp with muliple cusplets. Fantastic color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. My favorite! 

Age: Middle Mississippian (347 MYA); Harrodsburg Limestone Fm.

Location: Washington Co., Indiana

Z042       SIZE: 1-3/8" wide x 7/8"

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A LARGE rare, High Quality Petalodus alleghaniensis, an extinct Petalodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Iowa. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen with some damage. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Pennsylvanian (300 MYA); Herta Limestone Fm.

Location: Crescent, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa

Z030       SIZE: 1-7/16" wide  x 1-3/4"

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A rare, High Quality Petalodus alleghaniensis, an extinct Petalodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Kansas. An excellent primary cusp. Great color and articulation. A well preserved specimen. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Pennsylvanian (300 MYA); Raytown Limestone Fm.

Location: Lenexa, Johnson Co., Kansas

Z029       SIZE: 1-1/8" wide  x 1-1/8"

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