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5 Small Shark Vertebrae Fossils Bathonian Jurassic White Limestone Ardley Quarry

5 Small Shark Vertebrae Fossils Bathonian Jurassic White Limestone Ardley Quarry

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £25.20.

This rare collection of 5 shark vertebrae fossils is an incredible set of prehistoric relics from the Bathonian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 168 to 166 million years ago. Found in the White Limestone Formation at Ardley Quarry, Oxfordshire, these fossils provide an amazing glimpse into the diverse marine life that thrived in Jurassic seas.

Shark vertebrae are a fascinating part of the fossil record, showcasing the internal skeletal structure of these ancient predators. Sharks were a dominant force in Jurassic marine ecosystems, and their cartilaginous skeletons rarely fossilized completely, making vertebrae like these highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts. These small vertebrae are excellent examples of the anatomy of Jurassic sharks and are perfect for study, display, or personal collections.

Features:

  • Type: Shark vertebrae fossils
  • Era: Jurassic (~168–166 million years ago)
  • Stage: Bathonian
  • Formation: White Limestone Formation
  • Location: Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire, UK
  • Condition: Well-preserved with detailed features of the vertebrae clearly visible.
  • Quantity: Collection of 5 individual vertebrae.
  • Size: Refer to the scale cube in the photo for precise measurements.

These fossils have been professionally cleaned and prepared to highlight their natural features while preserving their authenticity. Their excellent preservation and historical significance make them valuable additions to any fossil collection, educational project, or museum exhibit.

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  • Certificate of Authenticity Included: Your purchase includes a certificate verifying the fossils’ origin and authenticity.
  • Exact Specimens Shown: The fossils displayed in the photos are the exact pieces you will receive.

This collection of shark vertebrae fossils is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of Jurassic marine history. Their exceptional preservation and connection to a renowned fossil site make them a perfect addition to any collection or educational display.

Don’t miss your chance to own this unique collection of shark vertebrae fossils. Add them to your collection today and celebrate the incredible diversity of Jurassic marine life!

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Description

Collection Details

This listing is for a collection of 5 small shark vertebrae fossils. The specimens are identified as White Limestone, Bathonian, Jurassic, with the listed locality of Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire. Their compact size makes them a practical addition to a fossil collection, geology display, teaching set or natural history cabinet.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Geological Identification

These fossils are identified as shark vertebrae. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons rather than the fully mineralised bony skeleton found in many other fossil vertebrates. Under suitable burial and geological conditions, parts of the vertebral column can become preserved as fossil material. Vertebrae are the repeated structural elements that formed the spinal column, and fossil examples are valued for the insight they provide into ancient marine vertebrate life.

The specimens are associated with White Limestone of Bathonian age within the Jurassic Period. The Bathonian is a recognised stage of the Middle Jurassic, a time when marine environments covered significant areas and supported diverse communities of invertebrates and vertebrates. White limestone is a carbonate rock, and limestone deposits can preserve fossil material when remains are buried and protected from extensive disturbance.

Locality

The stated locality for this collection is Ardley Quarry, Ardley, Oxfordshire. Locality information is an important part of a geological specimen because it connects the fossil with the rocks and geological setting in which it was collected. The combination of the Ardley Quarry locality, White Limestone identification and Bathonian Jurassic age gives this group a useful geological context for collectors and students.

Collector and Display Appeal

A group of five specimens offers the opportunity to compare individual fossil vertebrae and arrange them together as a themed display. The pieces can be presented in a mineral cabinet, fossil tray, educational collection or marine fossil arrangement. Their shark identification and Jurassic age also make them an interesting conversation piece for anyone interested in palaeontology, vertebrate fossils, marine life or the geological history of Oxfordshire.

These fossils may appeal to beginning collectors as well as experienced enthusiasts seeking British Jurassic material. They can be handled as individual specimens or displayed as a small collection, while the locality and geological age provide useful information for labelling and cataloguing.

Certificate and Photographs

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Sizing guidance: Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

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