Size - Carcharocles megalodon

Size - 5.38" long x 4.40" Wide

Location - Wilmington, North Carolina

Age - Pliocene-Miocene - Appx 4-7 million years old

Remarks - Extremely wide shape on this very large 5.38" Long x 4.40" Wide wide fossil Megalodon tooth found scuba diving in the rich coastal waters of North Carolina. Huge tooth with natural feeding damage to the tip.

To learn more about how these giants evolved, explore our guide here:

👉 Evolution of the Megalodon (2-Minute Guide)

Key Features:

Size: 5.38" Long x 4.40" Wide
Origin: Coastal North Carolina – a genuine scuba diving find.
Colors: Very unique colors which make this tooth a prized addition to any collection.
100% authentic with no repair or restoration. All known geographical information will be provided to the buyer.

This 100% authentic and unrepaired fossil Megalodon tooth was sourced from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina, USA. Here the teeth are found in depths of appx 100–115 feet (30–35 meters) and are found by specially trained scuba divers. These divers brave life-threatening decompression sickness if very specific dive guidelines are not strictly adhered to. The divers who collect these are professional and many have decades of experience.

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ABOUT THE MEGALODON SHARK AND FOSSILIZED MEGALODON SHARK TEETH

Carcharocles megalodon was the largest shark in history and one of the world’s largest predators in general. This massive animal lived during the Early Pliocene–Late Miocene epochs (approximately 3.5–8 million years ago) and its ancestors (Carcharocles chubutensis, angustidens, auriculatus, aksuaticus, and Otodus obliquus) date back to around 60 million years ago. This shark reached lengths of at least 60 feet (18 meters) with a weight of around 50 TONS. This is more than three times the length of the largest Great White Shark but with an overall mass 25 TIMES more. Quite simply, the Megalodon was one of the most impressive animals that ever lived.

For additional reading:
👉 Megalodon vs. Great White – Differences Explained

For the most part all that remains of this enormous shark are the fossilized Megalodon teeth. Luckily for collectors, fossil Megalodon teeth (while quite difficult to find) are plentiful enough to satisfy collector demand. Fossilized Megalodon teeth come in all sizes (up to 7" in length), colors, condition/quality, and are sourced from many different locations worldwide. Megalodon teeth are most commonly found in the Southeastern United States from Florida to North Carolina although many isolated sites also produce them such as Virginia, Maryland, and California. Additional global localities include Peru, Japan, Indonesia, Belgium, and Morocco.

Factors in the value of fossilized Megalodon teeth are numerous. Rarer localities can command a premium, but the most important factors are overall quality and size. Larger teeth over 5" are much less commonly found than the smaller teeth in the 3"–4" range and are worth substantially more. Megalodon teeth in perfect condition have razor-sharp serrations, full root, enamel, and bourlette. To find a tooth with such features after millions of years is far rarer than finding one with water-wear or natural damage. The vast majority of Megalodon teeth will show some degree of wear. When a tooth is found in near-pristine condition, its value can increase significantly. Color variations and unusual patterns can also greatly impact pricing, as some hues are extremely rare and highly sought after.

Fossilized Megalodon teeth make a very unique gift item and are ALWAYS appreciated because there’s nothing comparable to holding a massive 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 100% authentic natural Megalodon teeth. Thank you so much for your interest and business!

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Steve Alter & the megalodonteeth.com team