Large Pathological Megalodon Sharks Tooth (Otodus megalodon)
Large Pathological Megalodon Sharks Tooth (Otodus megalodon)
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A striking 10.5 cm megalodon tooth with warm golden colouring, fine serrations and an unusual bend to the crown. The curvature is best appreciated from the side, adding an extra point of interest to this substantial fossil shark tooth.
The crown displays shades of honey, ochre and cream, contrasting with the textured brown root. Serrations remain clearly visible along both cutting edges, while fine dark lines run across the tooth’s surface.
Identified as having a pathological bend, this specimen offers collectors an example of unusual tooth development. The precise cause of the bend is unknown
Megalodon lived between approximately 23 and 3.6 million years ago and was one of the largest predatory sharks known from the fossil record. Its large, serrated teeth were adapted for cutting through the flesh and bone of marine mammals.
A sizeable and characterful Indonesian Megalodon tooth that would make an impressive centrepiece for a fossil or natural-history collection.
Bentang Formation of West Java
Miocene
10 million years old
Measures approximately 10.5cm x 8cm x 2cm.
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Megalodon was one of the largest and most powerful sharks ever to exist. This enormous prehistoric predator lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, around 23–3.6 million years ago, long after the dinosaurs had become extinct.
Best known from its huge fossil teeth, Megalodon could grow to an estimated 15–18 metres long, although exact size estimates vary because shark skeletons are made mostly of cartilage and rarely fossilise. Its teeth, however, are incredibly strong and distinctive, with broad triangular shapes, serrated edges, and impressive size.
Megalodon was an apex predator that hunted large marine animals, including whales and other sizeable sea creatures. Its powerful jaws and cutting teeth made it perfectly adapted for taking on large prey in the ancient oceans.
Megalodon teeth are found in many parts of the world, including the USA, Morocco, Indonesia, Peru, and parts of Europe. Their wide distribution shows that Megalodon was a highly successful global predator, living in warm seas across much of the planet.
Today, Megalodon teeth are among the most popular fossils for collectors. Their size, age, and connection to one of the greatest predators in Earth’s history make them a striking addition to any fossil collection.
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