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Formation: This tooth came from the Yorktown formation.
Species: Otodus megalodon
Size:3.69 inches
Negatives: The root, upper crown, and crown tip are missing.
Positives:The remaining serrations are sharp and the tooth is decently large.
Description of the animal: TheOtodus megalodonwas the undisputed apex predator of the ancient oceans, reigning from the Early Miocene to the Pliocene epoch (approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago). As the largest shark to ever exist, conservative estimates place its length at 15–18 meters (50–60 feet), dwarfing the modern Great White. These massive lamniform sharks were specialized whale-hunters, equipped with thick, robust teeth designed for bone-crushing power rather than just slicing. Found in fossil deposits globally—most notably within the nutrient-rich Miocene and Pliocene formations of the Atlantic Coastal Plain—their serrated, heart-shaped teeth remain the most iconic and sought-after treasures of the prehistoric world, representing a vanished era of marine gigantism.
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