#Megalodon Tooth

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Megalodon Tooth

From the middle Miocene (circa 10-15 million years ago). Thhe 5-inch tooth of Otodus megalodon. 5 x 31⁄2 x 11⁄4in. (12.5 x 9 x 3cm.).

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Megalodon tooth vs Megalodon tooth

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Megalodon Tooth: Some Interesting Facts To Know

A huge fish was the Megalodon, wrongly associated with dinosaurs because of its gigantic size and look; it existed in waters for about 2.3-3.6 million years ago. Although not a dinosaur, the meg’s contemporaries in the Cenozoic era include some amazing creatures such as ancient whales and huge sea turtles. It is one of those apex predators whose teeth can provide astonishing information about lifestyle and positioning within this ancient world. This post will teach you some interesting facts about the megalodon tooth.

1. Size and shape

The teeth of megalodon are huge. They can measure up to 7 inches long, which is very large compared to other sharks today. A single tooth can be as large as a human hand, but some fossilized examples can even go beyond it. This tooth size reflects on megalodon’s huge body since it is believed to have reached an estimated length of 60 feet or more. In contrast, its nearest living relatives, the largest great white sharks, have teeth that are fairly small in comparison.

2. Structure of the tooth

The megalodon teeth were amazingly effective and strong. Their serrations were ideal for such a predator to cut through flesh and bone. In comparison to the smooth-edged teeth of other sharks, the megalodon teeth bear large, jagged cusps that allow them to effectively grip and tear into their prey with tremendous force.

3. Significance of the evolution

The study of megalodon teeth sheds significant light on the evolution of sharks. Their anatomy also helped the paleontologists to know how the megalodon was adapted to its surroundings and what it was feeding upon. Relics, no doubt, of some ancient age, these teeth are vital in reconstructive studies concerning the evolution of predatory sharks.

4. Discovery of fossils

In return, megalodon teeth are rather commonly found as compared to other remains of the shark in fossil form. Their hard enamel indeed helps them withstand the rigors of time better than softer body parts. These are often found in sedimentary rock layers, the beds of various rivers, and coasts where layers of ancient marine deposits have been unearthed. Each of those discoveries brings them closer to piecing together the life story of this formidable predator.

5. Human experience comparison

While comparing megalodon teeth to human anatomy, their wide scale compares to the whole body of a human, underlining the huge size and massive strength of megalodons. Try picturing a tooth larger than your hand; such is the reality for those who deal with these ancient monsters. The difference thus proposes the difference in evolutionary adaptations that allowed the megalodon to be a dominant predator in its time. The teeth of a megalodon compared to human hand is like comparing gold with a piece of stone.

Final Words

Finally, megalodon teeth are not merely fossils; they are gates to the past and reveal both the grandeur and fright of one of the ocean’s most formidable predators. Although it was not a dinosaur, the megalodon’s enormous teeth still fascinate us and tell us about the ancient marine life and its giants. To buy the collection of megalodon teeth visit the portal Fossil Age Minerals.

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i love megalodon tooth shapes

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This is my birthday present to myself this year 🎉🦈

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Shark tooth mugs? Nah, FOSSIL shark tooth mugs 😎

Fossil fans, check out these handmade mugs here!

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As a present for our wedding anniversary this year, my wife got me this AMAZING fossilized Megalodon tooth! This stunning collector quality specimen was recently found in 40 feet of water off the coast of Savannah, GA. Ocean elements and feeding damage created unique chips, markings, and color to this originally white tooth, and the enamel and root are still intact. Even the serrations remain super sharp 3-5 million years later! 🦈

Megalodon was a biological marvel, dominating the oceans for more than 20 million years. Reaching sizes upwards of 50 feet in length, the largest jaw reconstruction of the behemoth measures 11 feet across and over 9 feet tall! The now-extinct shark had teeth up to 7 inches long as well as the strongest bite force of any animal in history at more than 40,000 PSI. To put that into comparison, the strongest today is the saltwater crocodile at just 3,700 PSI!

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I found out you can just BUY Megalodon teeth and I’ve never wanted something SO MUCH. You can just go online and get one. With money.

I mean it makes sense. There were a lot of them. But it never occurred to me you be could do that. I had this weird (incorrect) idea in my head that Megalodon teeth were rare. (The rest of the shark is because sharks are made of pretty much all cartilage.)

I really want one.

One person even had Power Ranger bracelets.

This one was “museum quality” at $20,000. (I just like showing off how big their teeth are!)

Most of them I see for $200 - $500 depending on color and quality. Ugh. Why are cool things expensive??? No teeth for me.

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wow y'all seem to really like the first batch, here's another! they're super fun and simple to make, don't hesitate to leave some requests too!

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A Gold and Megalodon Shark Tooth Necklace Found at Titanic Wreck

A lost necklace made from the tooth of a megalodon shark has been found in the iconic wreckage of the RMS Titanic.

The necklace hasn't been seen since the infamous sinking of the luxury passenger liner—considered to be the most advanced of its time—111 years ago.

The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic, about 370 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 15, 1912. The ship was four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City.

The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 people—more than two-thirds of the crew and passengers who were onboard at the time.

The story of the tragedy holds a special place in the popular imagination, having been the subject of exhibitions, documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters—including James Cameron's 1997 Academy Award-winning drama.

The necklace was found by Magellan, a company based in Guernsey, a self-governing British Crown dependency located in the English Channel, near the coast of France. The firm specializes in underwater site investigations and seabed mapping.

As part of an underwater scanning project, Magellan snapped 700,000 images of the Titanic wreck using two submarines. Using these images, the company then created the first-ever full-sized digital scan of the Titanic, providing a remarkable new view of the wreck.

Among the images captured, the Magellan team managed to spot the megalodon tooth necklace, which also contains gold.

The find was "astonishing, beautiful and breathtaking," Magellan CEO Richard Parkinson said in a statement.

Megalodon is huge shark that is thought to have become extinct around 3.6 million years ago. Considered the largest shark to have ever lived, the earliest known megalodon remains date back more than 20 million years.

Magellan didn't extract the megalodon tooth necklace from the wreck due to an agreement between U.S. and U.K. authorities that prevents such removals by members of the public.

By Aristos Georgiou.

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I'm not saying I want to see this Titan sub found empty with a huge bite mark chunk taken out of it, but -

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Otodus obliquus shark tooth

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some digital pieces I have up on my inprnt ! I’m having so much fun with digital art again :)

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