Very Large Megalodon Extinct Giant Shark's Fossil Tooth

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Pliocene Epoch, circa 5.6 million years B.P. A Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth, with serrations and polished tooth enamel. 351 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.). From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Carcharodon megalodon is regarded as one of the largest and most powerful marine predators in vertebrate history and likely had a profound impact on the structuring of the marine communities. Fossil remains indicate that this giant shark reached a length of more than 16 metres (52 ft) and also affirm that it had a cosmopolitan distribution. Scientists suggest that in life, it looked like a stockier version of the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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