Megalodon Tooth – North Carolina, 6.15″, Ocean Fresh

Megalodon Tooth – North Carolina, 6.15″, Ocean Fresh Prehistoric Online
Megalodon Tooth – North Carolina, 6.15″, Ocean Fresh Prehistoric Online
Megalodon Tooth – North Carolina, 6.15″, Ocean Fresh Prehistoric Online

Approx 10-15 Myo

$975.00

SKU: fl-meg 6.15-#337

Availability: Only 1 left in stock

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Megalodon tooth – 6.15″ was found miles off the North Carolina coast. The tooth is ocean fresh but can be professionally prepared by Prehistoric by request.

All Megalodon sold by Prehistoric are 100% natural, no restoration and no paint!  You can buy with the upmost certainty of the authenticity.  This particular tooth is ocean fresh, no cleaning has occurred.  If the buyer prefers it to be cleaned of barnacles and calcium deposits we will gladly do that for free.

The Megalodon, a colossal predator of the ancient seas, reigned as one of the largest and most powerful sharks to have ever existed. Belonging to the extinct Otodontidae family, these creatures prowled the oceans around 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Cenozoic Era.

With estimates suggesting lengths reaching up to 60 feet or more, Megalodons dwarfed modern sharks, possessing a set of teeth measuring several inches long. Their jaw span and bite force were phenomenal, enabling them to take down massive prey including whales, seals, and other marine mammals. Their teeth, triangular and serrated, are among the most commonly found fossils today, giving insight into their immense size and predatory nature.

These apex predators likely roamed the warmer, coastal waters across the globe, utilizing their incredible senses to hunt efficiently. Despite their colossal size, Megalodons were adept swimmers, capable of swift movements thanks to their streamlined bodies. Their extinction, around 3.6 million years ago, remains a subject of debate among scientists, with hypotheses ranging from climate change to shifts in prey populations as potential causes.

Studying Megalodons offers a glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems, shedding light on the interactions between these giants and their environment. While they’ve captured the fascination of many due to their immense size and terrifying presence, much about their behavior and biology remains speculative due to the limited fossil record available.

The legend of the Megalodon persists in popular culture, inspiring books, movies, and documentaries that speculate on their existence in the deep, unexplored waters. Despite their extinction, their legacy endures as a reminder of the ocean’s mysterious and awe-inspiring past.

Weight 18 oz
Dimensions 5 × 5 × 1 in
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