Galeocerdo cuvier shark tooth fossil – miocene, usa | genuine + coa

Description

AUTHENTIC GALEOCERDO CUVIER FOSSIL SHARK TOOTH – MIOCENE, PUNGO RIVER FORMATION

This is a genuine Galeocerdo cuvier fossil shark tooth, carefully sourced from the Miocene-aged deposits of the Pungo River Formation, found at Lee Creek Mine, Aurora, North Carolina, USA. Dating back approximately 23–5 million years, this fossil represents an ancient ancestor of the modern tiger shark, one of the ocean’s most formidable predators.

Galeocerdo cuvier is the same species as the modern tiger shark, known for its powerful bite and ability to consume a wide variety of prey. Its teeth are distinct due to their broad, curved shape and sharp serrations, making them highly effective for slicing through tough prey like sea turtles, fish, and marine mammals.

GEOLOGY & FORMATION:

The Pungo River Formation is one of the most well-documented Miocene marine deposits in the United States, producing an extraordinary array of marine fossils. The Lee Creek Mine, in particular, is world-renowned for its extensive fossil beds, yielding shark teeth, ray dental plates, and other vertebrate fossils from ancient warm coastal waters.

FOSSIL INFORMATION:

* Scientific Name: Galeocerdo cuvier
* Location: Lee Creek Mine, Aurora, North Carolina, USA
* Formation: Pungo River Formation
* Geological Age: Miocene Epoch (~23–5 million years ago)
* Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

GUARANTEED AUTHENTICITY:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the images is the exact fossil you will receive.

SIZE & PRESENTATION:

* Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (see photos for accurate sizing)
* Specimen dimensions provided in listing images
* Natural preservation with sharp serrations and well-preserved enamel

PERFECT FOR:

✔ Fossil Enthusiasts & Collectors

✔ Shark Tooth Collectors

✔ Educational Use & Teaching

✔ Unique Gifts for Paleontology Lovers

✔ Museum & Display Collections

✔ Natural History Exploration

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