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Megalodon Tooth

Otodus megalodon

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Triangular shape, serrated edges, V-shaped bourlette, and a robust root. Colors vary widely based on the surrounding sediment during fossilization.

Identified August 27, 2026More fossil →

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Physical properties

Triangular shape, serrated edges, V-shaped bourlette, and a robust root. Colors vary widely based on the surrounding sediment during fossilization.

Formation & geological history

Fossilized teeth from the extinct Megalodon shark, which lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Early Miocene to Pliocene epochs. Formed through permineralization in marine sediments.

Uses & applications

Highly valued by fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and used in jewelry or educational displays.

Geological facts

Megalodon was one of the largest and most powerful predators to have ever lived. Their teeth are the most common fossils found due to sharks continuously shedding them.

Field identification & locations

Identified by their large size, distinctive triangular shape, fine serrations, and the bourlette (a chevron-shaped area between the crown and root). Commonly found in coastal areas, particularly in the southeastern US, Peru, and Morocco.