• A prehistoric shark tooth fossil specimen, featuring a sharp conical tooth with a textured, fossilized root, isolated on a white background with a soft drop shadow.
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Otodus obliquus Fossil Shark Tooth

Otodus obliquus Fossil Shark Tooth

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A striking fossil shark tooth from Morocco, featuring a tall, pointed crown in warm beige and honey tones above a broad, textured root.

This specimen makes an appealing addition to a fossil shark tooth collection. Its contrasting colours and substantial root give it plenty of character.

Morocco, North Africa
Eocene
55 million years old

Approximately 6.5cm.

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Otodus obliquus was a large predatory shark that lived during the Palaeocene and Eocene epochs of the Palaeogene Period. Its fossil teeth are known from Morocco and other parts of the world, providing a glimpse into marine life long before megalodon appeared.

How was Otodus obliquus related to megalodon?

Otodus obliquus is widely recognised as an early ancestor in the megatoothed shark lineage that eventually produced megalodon. Its teeth illustrate an earlier stage in the evolution of these powerful predators.

Over millions of years, teeth within this lineage became broader and developed serrated cutting edges. The small points beside the main crown, known as lateral cusplets, gradually diminished. These changes ultimately produced the broad, serrated teeth associated with adult megalodon.

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