Description
This listing features a genuine Carcharodon shark tooth fossil from the Eocene Epoch (approximately 56 to 34 million years ago), found in the classic London Clay Formation of the Isle of Sheppey, UK. This rare specimen represents an ancient ancestor of today’s great white shark.
Geology & Origin:
The London Clay Formation is one of the most important fossil-bearing strata in the UK, laid down in a subtropical marine environment during the Eocene. The Isle of Sheppey, located along the Thames Estuary in Kent, is world-famous for its fossil sharks, rays, and bony fish. Teeth from Carcharodon species are seldom found here and are prized by collectors for their connection to one of the ocean’s most iconic predators.
Fossil Type & Classification:
- Type: Fossil Shark Tooth (Cartilaginous fish)
- Genus: Carcharodon
- Geological Period: Eocene (Paleogene)
- Formation: London Clay Formation
- Locality: Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK
- Preservation: Very good, with enamel detail and partial root structure
Features:
- 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Hand-selected for rarity, condition, and scientific value
- The exact specimen shown in the listing photographs
- Scale cube = 1cm: See image for full size reference
Why Buy From Us? We offer only authentic, professionally curated fossils, responsibly collected and carefully verified. Every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity for complete peace of mind.
A rare and impressive fossil ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone with a fascination for ancient sharks and British paleontology.
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