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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

Adding 22 Edestus shark specimens in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

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 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.

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

MS028              SIZE: 1"

 A rare, early Permian Primitive shark tooth from Orthacanthus texensis. 

OK003             SIZE: 5/16"

 A rare, early Permian Primitive shark tooth from Orthacanthus texensis. 

OK005            SIZE: 5/16"

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

MS025            SIZE: 1-1/8"

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

MS031           SIZE: 9/16"