Natural History, including Apex the Stegosaurus
Natural History, including Apex the Stegosaurus
Megalodon Shark Tooth — Georgia
Miocene (approx. 23-5.3 million years ago), Georgia
No reserve
Auction Closed
July 17, 03:28 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Megalodon Shark Tooth — Georgia
Otodus megalodon
Miocene (approx. 23-5.3 million years ago)
Georgia
5½ x 4 inches (14.0 x 10.2 cm), length measured root to tip along the diagonal. 7½ inches (19.1 cm) tall on stand.
Large, complete tooth with attractive black coloration and characteristic dental features identifying this gigantic extinct shark — thick enamel, fine serrations, and large roots. Crown and root intact. Lingual surface shows small scratches on the bourlette. Serrations are continuous and in good condition.
Otodus megalodon (formerly known as Carcharodon megalodon) was a giant prehistoric shark that roamed the open seas, armed with huge, serrated, razor-sharp teeth. The largest predatory shark ever to have lived, Otodus megalodon grew up to three times the size of its closest living relative, the modern great white shark. Because estimates are based solely on teeth and fragmentary vertebral remains, upper size limits of this apex carnivore range from 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m) in length, with estimated weights ranging between 40,000 and 120,000 pounds (18 to 54 metric tons).
Regardless of exact bodily dimensions, Otodus megalodon ranks among the largest predators ever to grace the face of the Earth. With a name meaning "big tooth" and a bite force more than double that of Tyrannosaurus rex, it is no wonder that Otodus megalodon is considered the greatest predatory fish of all time.