Florida Shark Tooth Fossil from the Miocene of Florida USA Genuine Prehistoric Marine Specimen COA

Authentic Florida Shark Tooth Fossil – Miocene Epoch

This listing features a genuine fossilised shark tooth from the Miocene Epoch, discovered in Florida, USA, one of the world’s most famous regions for prehistoric shark fossils. The specimen has been carefully selected for preservation, definition, and overall display quality. The photographs show the exact fossil you will receive, and full sizing details can be found in the listing images. As with all our fossils, this shark tooth is 100% genuine and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Age and Context – The Miocene Seas of Florida

The Miocene Epoch, dating from approximately 23 to 5.3 million years ago, was a time of warm global climates and high sea levels. Much of present-day Florida was submerged beneath shallow, nutrient-rich seas that supported an extraordinary diversity of marine life, including numerous species of sharks.

These ancient seas deposited sands, silts, and shell-rich sediments that now form Florida’s fossil-bearing layers. Shark teeth were continually shed throughout a shark’s lifetime, and many settled onto the sea floor where they were rapidly buried. Over millions of years, mineral-rich groundwater replaced the original organic material, transforming these teeth into durable fossils.

Fossil Type – Shark Tooth

Shark teeth are among the most iconic and collectible marine fossils. Composed originally of dentine and enamel, they fossilise exceptionally well and often retain sharp edges and fine surface details even after millions of years.

This Florida Miocene shark tooth may display features such as:

• Well-defined crown, reflecting feeding adaptations

• Sharp cutting edges, sometimes with natural serrations

• Robust root structure, showing attachment points

• Natural fossil colouration, ranging from greys to browns and blacks

The specific shape and proportions of the tooth provide insight into the shark’s diet and lifestyle, whether adapted for cutting flesh, grasping prey, or crushing shellfish.

Depositional Environment and Preservation

Florida’s Miocene shark teeth are most commonly preserved in marine sand and shell beds, river gravels, and coastal deposits. These environments allowed teeth to be quickly buried, protecting them from excessive abrasion. Over time, phosphate and other minerals permeated the teeth, giving them their characteristic fossil weight and coloration.

The result is a specimen that is both scientifically informative and visually striking, offering a direct link to ancient marine ecosystems.

Scientific and Collecting Significance

Miocene shark teeth from Florida are prized worldwide due to their quality, abundance, and importance in understanding prehistoric shark evolution. Florida’s fossil record has contributed greatly to studies of shark diversity, climate change, and marine food webs during the Neogene Period.

This specimen is ideal for:

• Fossil and natural history collections

• Educational and teaching displays

• Marine palaeontology enthusiasts

• Gifts for fossil and shark collectors

Shark teeth are durable, easy to display, and instantly recognisable, making them excellent entry-level fossils as well as valued additions to established collections.

Your Genuine Fossil Specimen

• Fossil Type: Shark tooth

• Geological Age: Miocene Epoch

• Locality: Florida, USA

• Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity

• Condition: Naturally fossilised with clear anatomical features

• Sizing: Full measurements shown in listing photographs

• Exact Specimen Shown: You will receive the fossil pictured

This Florida Miocene shark tooth fossil offers a tangible connection to a time when sharks ruled warm prehistoric seas. With its genuine provenance, strong preservation, and timeless appeal, it makes a compelling addition to any fossil collection or display.