LARGE! fossil Otodus shark tooth in matrix. tooth 72mm matrix 127mm max width
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Large fossil Otodus shark tooth in matrix. This is a large example of the ancestor of the Megalodon, still in original matrix. 45myo from Morocco. tooth 72mm matrix 127mm max width 02
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Otodus obliquus Fossil Shark Tooth
Eocene Period
Approx 50 Million Years old
Khouribga, Morocco
This ancient shark was the ancestor of the Megalodon. The Otodus obliquus grew from 9-12 meters in length (most Great White sharks grow to 4-6m) and was among the top predators of its time. The name Otodus comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'ear' and describes the distinctive tooth shape.