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Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth - miocene, bone valley formation, florida usa - genuine specimen with certificate

Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth – miocene, bone valley formation, florida usa – genuine specimen with certificate

£8.40

This listing features a scientifically significant Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth, collected from the Bone Valley Formation in Polk County, Florida, USA. This authentic marine predator tooth dates back to the Miocene epoch and displays excellent preservation, with clearly defined cusps and enamel detail.

Carcharias cuspidata belonged to a lineage of sand sharks known for their slender, curved teeth, which they used to grasp slippery prey such as small fish and squid. These sharks were swift swimmers, and their remains are common in marine fossil beds across the southeastern United States.

The Bone Valley Formation is one of the most famous fossil sites in North America, noted for its diverse marine life and abundance of shark teeth. The formation dates to the Miocene epoch, a time of rich evolutionary activity in marine ecosystems.

The fossil tooth pictured is the exact specimen you will receive, shown next to a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Carcharias cuspidata (Sand Shark)
  • Type: Fossilised shark tooth
  • Formation: Bone Valley Formation
  • Location: Polk County, Florida, United States
  • Age: Miocene Epoch (~23–5 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent enamel, root intact, visible cusp details
  • Preparation: Cleaned and stabilised to highlight natural features
  • Condition: 100% genuine fossil, suitable for study, collection, or display

Product Highlights:

  • Authentic Carcharias cuspidata fossil tooth
  • Sourced from the Bone Valley Formation in Florida
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ideal for collectors of marine fossils, shark enthusiasts, and educators

The Bone Valley region continues to be a prolific source of Miocene marine fossils, and this Carcharias cuspidata fossil tooth is a perfect example of its paleo-diversity. Whether for education or as a collector’s piece, this fossil provides a window into Florida’s ancient seas.

Please review all listing photographs for detail and size. The exact specimen shown will be sent.

Add a tooth from a prehistoric predator to your fossil collection with this well-preserved Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth from Florida.

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This listing features a scientifically significant Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth, collected from the Bone Valley Formation in Polk County, Florida, USA. This authentic marine predator tooth dates back to the Miocene epoch and displays excellent preservation, with clearly defined cusps and enamel detail.

Carcharias cuspidata belonged to a lineage of sand sharks known for their slender, curved teeth, which they used to grasp slippery prey such as small fish and squid. These sharks were swift swimmers, and their remains are common in marine fossil beds across the southeastern United States.

The Bone Valley Formation is one of the most famous fossil sites in North America, noted for its diverse marine life and abundance of shark teeth. The formation dates to the Miocene epoch, a time of rich evolutionary activity in marine ecosystems.

The fossil tooth pictured is the exact specimen you will receive, shown next to a 1cm scale cube for accurate sizing.

Geological & Fossil Context:

  • Species: Carcharias cuspidata (Sand Shark)
  • Type: Fossilised shark tooth
  • Formation: Bone Valley Formation
  • Location: Polk County, Florida, United States
  • Age: Miocene Epoch (~23–5 million years ago)

Fossil Features:

  • Preservation: Excellent enamel, root intact, visible cusp details
  • Preparation: Cleaned and stabilised to highlight natural features
  • Condition: 100% genuine fossil, suitable for study, collection, or display

Product Highlights:

  • Authentic Carcharias cuspidata fossil tooth
  • Sourced from the Bone Valley Formation in Florida
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ideal for collectors of marine fossils, shark enthusiasts, and educators

The Bone Valley region continues to be a prolific source of Miocene marine fossils, and this Carcharias cuspidata fossil tooth is a perfect example of its paleo-diversity. Whether for education or as a collector’s piece, this fossil provides a window into Florida’s ancient seas.

Please review all listing photographs for detail and size. The exact specimen shown will be sent.

Add a tooth from a prehistoric predator to your fossil collection with this well-preserved Carcharias cuspidata sand shark fossil tooth from Florida.

Additional information

Era

Miocene
Origin

USA

Miocene Information

The Miocene Epoch (23–5.3 million years ago) was a time of major climatic and ecological change, shaping many of today’s ecosystems. The climate was generally warmer and drier, but it gradually cooled as ice sheets expanded in Antarctica. This shift led to the spread of grasslands and savannas, replacing many ancient forests and driving the evolution of grazing mammals like early horses, antelope, and elephants. Ape species diversified, with some moving toward more ground-dwelling lifestyles, setting the stage for early hominins. Marine life thrived, with giant sharks like Megalodon ruling the oceans. The Miocene laid the foundation for modern ecosystems, with many plant and animal groups adapting to the drier, open landscapes that became dominant.

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