This is a beautiful large fossil Angustidens shark tooth from the Oligocene of South Carolina! Angustidens (Carcharocles angustidens) was a giant species of prehistoric shark widely believed to be a direct ancestor to the infamous Megalodon. It lived approximately 34 to 23 million years ago during the Oligocene Epoch and could grow to 40 feet (12 meters) in length! It fed primarily on large fish, smaller sharks and marine mammals. It' teeth are well known for being large, triangular and serrated like its descendant megalodon but with small cusps remaining from its earlier ancestors. Over the next few million years the shark would evolve to be even larger meanwhile its teeth would grow larger, more robust, and eventually lose their cusps completely resulting in Megalodon. A great addition to any fossil collection or gift for aspiring paleontologists, the tooth measures 2.51 inches (6.37 cm) along its longest edge with good serrations and no repair, restoration, or alteration!
A fantastic piece from one of the largest and most terrifying predators to ever live!
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Species: Carcharocles angustidens
Size: 2.51 inches (6.37 cm) along its longest edge
Found: South Carolina
Age: 34 – 23 million years old
Repair: None
Serrations: good