Species - Carcharocles sokolowi (auriculatus)
Size - 1.20" long
Location - Western Sahara
Age - Late Eocene - Appx 38-40 million years old
Remarks - High quality juvenile 1.20" long Fossil Carcharocles sokolowi (auriculatus) shark tooth from western Sahara. Beautiful example
This authentic fossilized shark tooth was sourced from a seaside cliff in Western Sahara, Here diggers risk their lives to dig these out by hand.
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Authenticity: Genuine Carcharocles sokolowi (auriculatus) shark tooth.
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Size: 1.20" long specimen.
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Detail: Sharply serrated edges and excellent preservation
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Origin: Sourced from western Sahara, a region rich in paleontological treasures.
Why Choose Our Fossil Shark Tooth? This fossilized treasure is more than just a collector's item; it's a testament to the magnificence of prehistoric creatures. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a passionate enthusiast, this tooth is bound to enhance your collection.
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Fossil Enthusiasts: Discover the beauty of ancient marine life through this well-preserved specimen.
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Educational Purposes: Ideal for educational exhibits and classrooms, sparking curiosity about paleontology and evolution.
100% authentic with no repair or restoration. All known geographical information will be provided to the buyer.
ABOUT THE AURICULATUS SHARK AND FOSSILIZED AURICULATUS SHARK TEETH
Carcharocles auriculatus was the largest predatory shark to live during its time. This massive animal lived during the Eocene epoch (approximately 35-56 million years ago) and is a direct ancestor of the world's largest shark - Carcharocles megalodon. The auriculatus reached lengths of at least 30-35 feet (10+ meters) which is more than double the length of the largest Great White Shark (but the overall mass of the auriculatus would have been MUCH more!).
True auriculatus teeth are only found in the early-middle Eocene. By the late Eocene the species had evolved much larger sizes and are often referred to as Carcharocles sokolowi or poseidoni. However for the sake of simplicity we'll often refer to all Carcharocles teeth of Eocene age as C. auriculatus.
For the most part all that remains of this enormous shark are the fossilized auriculatus teeth. Fossil auriculatus shark teeth are found worldwide but the age makes them an uncommon species to find of the Carcharocles teeth. Teeth are mainly found in land sites or by scuba diving in select location in the Southeastern United States.
Factors in the value of fossilized auriculatus shark teeth are numerous but the most important factors in the value of auriculatus teeth is the overall quality and size. Larger teeth over 3" are much less commonly found than the smaller teeth in the 1"-2" size range and are obviously worth more money. Auriculatus teeth can be found in sizes over 4" in length however anything over about 3.5" is a rarity for these and the values increase substantially for this size. Auriculatus shark teeth found in perfect condition have razor-sharply serrated edges, complete root, enamel, and bourlette. To find a tooth of this quality after 40 million years is substantially rarer than finding one that has been exposed to water currents and suffered wear or damage. So when a tooth is found that is in near pristine condition the value is incrementally more than the normal worn or damaged tooth. Colors or different color patterns can also play an important factor in the value.
Fossilized auriculatus 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 100% authentic and natural fossil auriculatus shark teeth. Thank you so much for your interest and business!
Steve Alter and the megalodonteeth.com team.
