Fine Megalodon Shark Tooth from Chile

Description: This is a fine example of an anterior tooth from the most sought-after shark Carcharodon (or Carcharocles) megalodon. Notice the serrations present on this specimen of a shark which grew to be in excess of 20 METERS. There is quite a degree of variability of the color of these teeth as a consequence of the minerals in the water when the deposit was formed. Coming from the Atacama Desert in Chile, it was found on a rainless plateau that parallels the coastline for some 600 miles. The desolate landscape is so moon-like that it has been considered as a test location for a new generation of Lunar Rover. The current accepted formula based upon crown height would imply that this one came from a shark nearly 11.5 meters long! Chile has banned the export from fossils since 2006, but this one is part of a collection amassed in 2002-2003. Demand for specimens is high, particularly large ones such as this. This one is very complete with little wear to either serrations or tip.