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An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 4 big crowns, from Sparta, Illinois. An August Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long root whorl section with 4 extra large crowns - very rare. 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. 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. Four crown whorl sections are extremely rare! 

I01             SIZE: 2" teeth   (Whorl  6")

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An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 3 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long whorl section with 3 extra large crowns - very rare. Note - tip of center tooth was restored. 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. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. Triple crown whorl sections are quite rare!

I02             SIZE: 1-1/2" teeth   (Whorl  7-1/2")

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An ultra rare, Top Quality EXTRA LARGE Edestus heinrichi shark whorl section with 2 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. Note - extra long whorl section with extra large crowns - rare. 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. 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: 2"   (Root 7-1/4")

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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 and serrations. Note - extra long root section - rare. 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. 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. 

I04             SIZE: 1-1/8"   (Root 4-1/8")

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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 and serrations. Note - root is covered with pyrite - very cool. 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. 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. A full pyrite coated root is rare.

I05             SIZE: 1-1/2"   (Root 2-5/16")

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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 and serrations. Note - root and some of crown is covered with pyrite - very cool. 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. 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. 

I06             SIZE: 1-1/4"   (Root 2-7/8")

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A very rare, Top Quality Edestus minor shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional preservation with excellent serrations. 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. 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. Edestus minor teeth are more challenging to find. Perfect tooth.

I013             SIZE: 7/8"  (1-1/2" root)

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A very rare, Top Quality Edestus minor shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional preservation with excellent serrations. Note - the base of this crown is covered with pyrite! 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. 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. Edestus minor teeth are more challenging to find.

I012             SIZE: 1-1/8"  (2-5/8" root)

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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 and serrations. 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. 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. 

I08             SIZE: 1-1/4"   (Root 1-1/2")

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020.    Link to Edestus shark.

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 and serrations. 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. 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: 1-1/8"   (Root 1-3/8")

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020.    Link to Edestus shark.

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 and serrations. Note - crown broke and was put back together. 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. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I07             SIZE: 1-1/4"   (Root 2-1/2")

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare Edestus minor shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Very good preservation with excellent serrations. 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. 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. Edestus minor teeth are more challenging to find.

I014             SIZE: 13/16"

Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare Edestus minor shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Very good preservation with excellent serrations. 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. 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. Edestus minor teeth are more challenging to find.

I015             SIZE: 11/16"

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A very rare, Good Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Good preservation and serrations. 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. 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. 

I010             SIZE: 1-1/2"  

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A very rare, High Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Very good.preservation with excellent serrations. 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. 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. 

I011             SIZE: 1-1/8"  

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 A GEM Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XL upper jaw lateral tooth.

MS029            SIZE: 7/8"

A scarce primitive shark tooth, Ptychodus mortoni, from Upper Cretaceous of New Mexico. The Ptychodus shark possessed crusher teeth preyed on mollusks and other shelled animals.  These teeth are from Sandoval Co., New Mexico. Authenticity guaranteed.

NM002            SIZE: 3/4"

A scarce primitive shark tooth, Ptychodus mortoni, from Upper Cretaceous of New Mexico. The Ptychodus shark possessed crusher teeth preyed on mollusks and other shelled animals.  These teeth are from Sandoval Co., New Mexico. Authenticity guaranteed.

NM001            SIZE: 13/16"

An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XXL anterior tooth.  

MS023         SIZE: 1-9/16"

An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An incredible, XXL upper jaw lateral tooth.

MS026           SIZE: 1-1/8"

An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, lower jaw anterior tooth.  

MS024          SIZE: 1-7/16"

 A rare, early Ptychotrigon triangularis tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS108         SIZE: <1/8"

A LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An incredible, XL upper jaw lateral tooth.

MS028              SIZE: 1"

An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.

MS031           SIZE: 9/16"

An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, lower jaw anterior tooth.  

MS025            SIZE: 1-1/8"

A rare, early Ptychotrigon triangularis tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS109             SIZE: <1/8"

A rare, early Ptychotrigon triangularis tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS106            SIZE: 1/8"

A rare, early Iscyrhiza mira oral tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS102          SIZE: <1/8"

 A rare, early Ptychotrigon triangularis tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS107          SIZE: <1/8"

An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.

MS032          SIZE: 9/16"

 A nice Squalicorx kaupi tooth from Frankstown, MS. 

MS041          SIZE: 3/4"

An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.

MS033           SIZE: 9/16"

An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS.  An interesting upper jaw lateral tooth.

MS030           SIZE: 11/16"