LARGE! fossil Otodus shark tooth in matrix. tooth 72mm matrix 127mm max width
Non-returnable
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
Additional Information
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.