{"product_id":"4-inch-genuine-megalodon-tooth-fossil-usa","title":"4-Inch Genuine Megalodon Tooth Fossil – USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold a genuine piece of prehistoric ocean history with this impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-inch Megalodon tooth fossil from the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic fossil tooth comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the enormous extinct shark that inhabited the world’s oceans millions of years ago. Megalodon teeth are among the most recognizable shark fossils, with their broad triangular form, substantial root, and cutting edges adapted for a powerful marine predator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen has substantial display presence and makes an excellent addition to a fossil collection, natural-history display, office, study, or conversation-piece collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark coloration and surface character developed naturally through fossilization and burial, giving the tooth its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Otodus megalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shark tooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miocene–Pliocene, approximately 23–3.6 million years ago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact fossil pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural fossil specimens may display worn areas, mineralization, fractures, surface variations, sediment staining, or other characteristics acquired during fossilization and preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a one-of-a-kind specimen. Our in-store and online inventory is shared, so availability is subject to prior in-store sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635704070386,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8560\/7666\/files\/4_inch_Megalodon_Tooth-_USA.jpg?v=1790627526","url":"https:\/\/earthforged.com\/products\/4-inch-genuine-megalodon-tooth-fossil-usa","provider":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}