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Buried Treasure Fossils offers beautiful and rare fossil shark teeth from other USA fossil shark tooth sites. Sites include Illinois, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
- Edestus heinrichi$1,250.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$750.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$475.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$295.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$250.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$225.00
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")
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus minor$195.00
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)
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus minor$175.00
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)
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$150.00
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.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$125.00
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.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$125.00
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.
Learn More - Edestus minor$125.00
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.
Learn More - Edestus minor$65.00
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"
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$45.00
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"
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Edestus heinrichi$45.00
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"
Adding 15 Edestus shark specimens in August 2020. Link to Edestus shark.
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$40.00
A GEM Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XL upper jaw lateral tooth.
MS029 SIZE: 7/8"
Learn More - Ptychodus mortoni$40.00
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"
Learn More - Ptychodus mortoni$35.00
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"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$35.00
An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XXL anterior tooth.
MS023 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$30.00
An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XXL upper jaw lateral tooth.
MS026 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$25.00
An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, lower jaw anterior tooth.
MS024 SIZE: 1-7/16"
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- Scapanorhynchus texanus$25.00
A LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, XL upper jaw lateral tooth.
MS028 SIZE: 1"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$20.00
An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.
MS031 SIZE: 9/16"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$20.00
An EXTRA LARGE Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An incredible, lower jaw anterior tooth.
MS025 SIZE: 1-1/8"
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- Scapanorhynchus texanus$15.00
An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.
MS032 SIZE: 9/16"
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- Scapanorhynchus texanus$15.00
An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An interesting upper jaw, rear lateral / posterior tooth with dual side cusps.
MS033 SIZE: 9/16"
Learn More - Scapanorhynchus texanus$12.50
An Excellent Scapanorhynchus texanus tooth from Frankstown, MS. An interesting upper jaw lateral tooth.
MS030 SIZE: 11/16"
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