This is a real, authentic, fossilized Megalodon shark tooth that is estimated to be between 5 and 24 million years old (Miocene era). This one has a brown root and light tan/gray enamel on the lingual side and dark gray mottled enamel on the labial side with a blue hue.
The type of rock or sediment that the tooth fossilized in determines its color. It also has good serrations and an intact bourlette. It measures 3.84 inches on one side and 3.54 inches on the other.The width at the widest part of the root is 3.06 inches and it weighs 4.5 ounces. This fossil tooth has been cleaned naturally with vinegar and has not been altered in any way.
Be the 2nd person to touch this magnificent specimen! All these teeth are personally recovered by my husband or me from the bottom of the ocean while diving approximately 40 miles off the coast of southeastern North Carolina. Comes with a clear acrylic display stand. Makes an awesome gift or addition to any collection! This picture is NOT a sample, the tooth pictured is the one you will receive.