Description
Fossil Identification
This listing presents a Negaprion shark tooth fossil, identified as a Pliocene specimen from Indonesia. Negaprion is a genus within the Carcharhinidae family, commonly known as the requiem sharks. The identification connects this fossil with an important group of marine predators whose fossil teeth are valued by collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and students of shark evolution.
Pliocene Shark Fossil
The Pliocene was a significant interval in Earth history during which marine ecosystems continued to support a diverse range of sharks and other predatory animals. Shark teeth are among the most frequently preserved remains of these animals because their enamel-rich structure is durable and can survive long after the rest of the body has decomposed. A fossil tooth can therefore provide a lasting record of shark presence in ancient marine environments.
This specimen is identified as Negaprion, a requiem shark genus associated with the Carcharhinidae family. Requiem sharks are part of the order Carcharhiniformes and are known as active marine predators. Fossil shark teeth are of particular interest because their form, cutting edges, and overall construction can assist with comparison between different shark groups and with understanding changes in shark communities through geological time.
Indonesian Fossil Specimen
Indonesia is an important region for fossil and geological collecting, with a long history of marine sedimentary environments and fossil-bearing deposits. This Negaprion tooth represents a tangible connection to the marine history of the Pliocene and offers an accessible way to explore shark paleontology, fossil preservation, and the evolution of modern shark lineages.
Collector and Display Interest
A Negaprion fossil tooth makes an appealing addition to a shark tooth collection, fossil display, educational cabinet, or natural history themed interior. It can be used as a conversation piece when discussing prehistoric marine life, shark evolution, carcharhinid relationships, and the way durable biological structures become preserved in the fossil record. The specimen is also suitable for collectors who focus on shark fossils, Pliocene material, Indonesian fossils, or scientifically identified marine vertebrate remains.
Photography and Sizing
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Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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