{"product_id":"2-52-serrated-fossil-carcharocles-angustidens-shark-tooth-from-south-carolina","title":"2.52\" Serrated Fossil Carcharocles angustidens Shark Tooth from South Carolina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCarcharocles angustidens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 2.52\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- South Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Oligocene - Appx 27-28 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDark Gray colors and prints on this sharply serrated 2.52\" \u003cstrong\u003efossil Carcharocles angustidens shark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e from South Carolina, a classic example of an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic angustidens tooth for collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eFossil Carcharocles angustidens Shark Tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 2.52 inches\u003cbr\u003eDiscovered in Beaufort County, SC – one of the most desirable locations for \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina fossil shark teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharply Serrated Edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUTH CAROLINA RIVER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic and unrepaired fossil angustidens shark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e was sourced from a river in the state of South Carolina, USA. Here scuba divers brave limited visibility (sometimes absolutely ZERO visibility) to feel around the muddy bottoms by hand to recover these \u003cstrong\u003erare fossil shark teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dangers faced in the recovery of these teeth include the terrible visibility, very strong river currents, unseen obstacles, boat traffic, sharks, stingrays, and alligators in some locations. The divers who collect these \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina fossil shark teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e are professional and many have decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE ANGUSTIDENS SHARK AND FOSSILIZED ANGUSTIDENS SHARK TEETH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarcharocles angustidens was the largest predatory shark to live during its time. This massive animal lived during the Oligocene epoch (approximately 23–34 million years ago) and is a direct ancestor of the world's largest shark — \u003cstrong\u003eCarcharocles megalodon\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming an important part of the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/blogs\/news\/evolution-of-the-megalodon-an-easy-2-minute-guide\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMegalodon lineage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe angustidens reached lengths of at least 40 feet (12 meters) which is more than double the length of the largest Great White Shark (but the overall mass of the angustidens would have been MUCH more!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most part all that remains of this enormous shark are the \u003cstrong\u003efossilized angustidens teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e sought after by serious collectors. Fossil angustidens shark teeth are found in only a few isolated locations, making them perhaps the most uncommon of the Carcharocles teeth and far less frequently offered than \u003cstrong\u003efossil megalodon teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fossil angustidens shark teeth are found in Oligocene fossil deposits worldwide, but this is an uncommon age to find deposits. As such, the vast majority of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic angustidens shark teeth for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e come from the Oligocene Chandler Bridge Formation or Ashley Marl in South Carolina, USA. Teeth are found either in land sites or by scuba diving in rivers in the general area of Charleston–Beaufort, SC.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFactors in the value of \u003cstrong\u003efossilized angustidens shark teeth \u003c\/strong\u003eare numerous, but the most important factors in the value of angustidens teeth are the overall quality and preservation. Angustidens shark teeth found in perfect condition have razor-sharply serrated edges, a complete root, intact enamel, and a well-defined bourlette. To find a tooth of this quality after more than 30 million years is substantially rarer than finding one that has been exposed to water currents and suffered wear or damage. As a result, specimens found in near-pristine condition command a noticeably higher value than worn or damaged examples. Colors or different color patterns can also play an important factor in the value. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossilized angustidens shark teeth are a very unique gift item that are ALWAYS appreciated by the recipient as there's really nothing comparable to holding such a large piece of natural history in your hands. Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, you literally can't go wrong with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/pages\/catalog\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic fossil shark teeth,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e including rare \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/pages\/angustidens-auriculatus\"\u003efossil angustidens shark teeth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esourced from trusted professional divers. Thank you so much for your interest and business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Alter and the megalodonteeth.com team.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"megalodonteeth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51872117063975,"sku":"AN469","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0185\/6295\/files\/Front_View_2.52_Serrated_Fossil_Carcharocles_angustidens_Shark_Tooth_from_South_Carolina_AN469_megalodonteeth.com.jpg?v=1786645470","url":"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/products\/2-52-serrated-fossil-carcharocles-angustidens-shark-tooth-from-south-carolina","provider":"Megalodon Teeth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}