Colorful, serrated 5.35" Fossil Megalodon Tooth - Wilmington North Carolina

Size - Carcharocles megalodon

Size - 5.35" long

Location - Wilmington, North Carolina

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

Description - Very attractive, colorful, serrated 5.35" long fossil Megalodon tooth found scuba diving in the rich coastal waters of North Carolina. Nice preservation and colors on this one.

🔍 Key Features:

Size: 5.35" Long (a large megalodon tooth over 5")
Origin: Coastal North Carolina – a genuine scuba diving find from one of the most famous U.S. megalodon tooth locations.
Colors: Very unique colors which make this tooth a prized addition to any authentic megalodon tooth 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 the state 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 North Carolina megalodon teeth are professional and many have decades of experience.

For collectors wanting to learn more about Megalodon lineage, we recommend our quick guide:
👉 Evolution of the Megalodon (a-minute guide)

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 than the Great White. Quite simply the megalodon shark was the most amazing and intriguing shark of all time.

For the most part all that remains of this enormous shark are the fossilized megalodon teeth collectors seek today. Luckily for collectors, fossil megalodon teeth for sale (while quite difficult to find) are plentiful enough to be able to satisfy collector interests. Fossilized megalodon teeth come in all sizes (up to 7" in length), colors, condition/quality, and are sourced from many different locations around the world. Fossil megalodon teeth are most commonly found in the Southeastern United States from Florida to North Carolina, with North Carolina fossil megalodon teeth being especially desirable due to their size and preservation. Megalodon teeth are also found in Pliocene/Miocene fossil deposits worldwide (Peru, Japan, Indonesia, Belgium, Morocco, etc. etc.).

Factors in the value of authentic megalodon teeth are numerous. Rarer localities can command a premium but the most important factors in the value of megalodon teeth is the overall quality and size. Larger teeth over 5" are much less commonly found than the smaller teeth in the 3"–4" size range and are obviously worth more money. Megalodon teeth found in perfect condition have razor-sharply serrated edges, complete root, enamel, and bourlette. To find a tooth of this quality after 5 million years is substantially rarer than finding one that has been exposed to water currents and suffered wear or damage. The vast majority of fossilized megalodon teeth offered for sale will have some wear or damage after such a long time waiting to be discovered. So when a tooth is found that is in near pristine condition, like this large 5.35-inch fossil megalodon tooth, 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 megalodon 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 fossil megalodon teeth sourced from trusted professional divers. Thank you so much for your interest and business!

Steve Alter & the megalodonteeth.com team