A shark tooth is one of the most commonly found marine fossils and offers fascinating insights into the ancient oceans and the evolution of sharks.
Shark teeth are fossilized remnants of shark dentition. Unlike human teeth, shark teeth are continuously replaced throughout their lives, and a single shark may shed thousands of teeth over a lifetime.
Key Characteristics of a shark tooth :
Feature Description
Composition Fossilized shark teeth are made of calcium phosphate (mainly apatite), but over time, they fossilize and absorb minerals from the surrounding sediments, giving them a range of colors.
Age Range Can date from the Cretaceous period (~145 million years ago) to the present. Most common fossil teeth are from the Miocene and Pliocene Epochs (5 to 23 million years ago).
Color Varies based on the minerals in the sediment — black, brown, gray, tan, or even blue or red hues.
Shape Depends on the species and diet:
Triangular with serrated edges: Used for cutting flesh (e.g., Megalodon, Great White).
Needle-like: For grasping fish (e.g., Sand Tigers).
Flat, rounded: For crushing shells (e.g., Bullhead sharks).
Common Types of Fossil Shark Teeth
Species
Description
Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon)
Massive triangular teeth, up to 7", very collectible and valuable.
Otodus
An ancestor of Megalodon with large, robust teeth and some without serrations.
Carcharhinus (Requiem sharks)
Smaller, curved teeth, often found in fossil beds.
Squalicorax
Also called the "crow shark", with distinctive serrated edges.
Hemipristis serra
"Snaggletooth shark", notable for its curved and jagged tooth edges.
Where They're Found
Florida (USA): Venice Beach is called the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World".
South Carolina: Rivers and fossil pits yield excellent specimens.
Maryland: Calvert Cliffs are a famous Miocene fossil site.
Morocco: Rich in marine fossils, including shark teeth.
Australia & Peru: Also important fossil locations.
Collecting & Value
Aspect
Details
Price Range
Common small teeth: $1–10. Megalodon teeth: $100 to several thousand, depending on size and condition.
Cleaning
Gentle brushing and sometimes soaking in water or vinegar (depending on condition).
Fake Teeth
Some teeth are cast replicas, especially for large Megalodon teeth. Authentic ones show wear, mineralization, and sometimes small chips or cracks.
Fun Fact
Sharks have no bones, so teeth and vertebrae are the most common fossils.
Size : 1 to 1.5 Inch
Weight :5 to 10 gm
Note: Due to the unique nature of each fossil, your item may vary slightly from the picture shown. All items are randomly and intuitively chosen. All items are cleansed with white sage before being shipped.
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