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Fossilized megalodon tooth

Otodus megalodon tooth; fossilized biological material, mainly calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Large triangular tooth with a dark, mineralized crown and lighter root; original enamel is about Mohs 5, with a dense, lustrous surface. The visible root and crown shape are characteristic, though the image alone cannot verify species or authenticity.

Identified October 16, 2026More fossil →

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At a glance

Common name: Fossilized megalodon tooth
Scientific name: Otodus megalodon tooth; fossilized biological material, mainly calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite)
Category: fossil
Identified: October 16, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $50–$500 for many genuine teeth, with exceptional large, well-preserved examples fetching more; the pictured specimen’s authenticity, size, and condition are unclear.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in the jaw of the extinct shark Otodus megalodon, which lived roughly 23–3.6 million years ago; teeth became fossils after burial in marine sediment and mineralization.

Uses & applications

Collected and displayed as a fossil; not generally used in industry or jewelry.

Geological facts

Megalodon continually shed teeth, so teeth are far more common than skeletal fossils. This specimen appears unusually large, but size and apparent color do not establish provenance.

Field identification & locations

Look for a broad triangular crown, serrated edges, and a bilobed root; beach finds can be reworked from older marine deposits. Common fossil sources include coastal sediments in the southeastern United States and parts of Europe, Africa, and Australia.