Description
Fossil Identification
This listing features a Negaprion fossil shark tooth, identified as Negaprion within the requiem shark family Carcharhinidae. The specimen is described as Pliocene, placing it within a significant interval of the Neogene Period. Negaprion is a recognised genus of requiem sharks, making this fossil relevant to collectors interested in shark evolution, fossil teeth and prehistoric marine life.
The product name identifies this item as a Negaprion Requiem Carcharhinidae Shark Fossil Shark Tooth. Its combination of genus-level identification, geological age and shark-tooth form gives it strong appeal for fossil collectors, natural history displays, educational collections and enthusiasts of palaeontology.
Geological Significance
The Pliocene was a dynamic period in Earth history that followed the Miocene and preceded the Pleistocene. Fossil shark teeth from this interval are valuable because teeth are among the most commonly preserved remains of sharks. They can contribute to the study of ancient shark diversity and the changing marine ecosystems in which these animals lived.
Negaprion is part of Carcharhinidae, commonly known as the requiem shark family. Members of this family are associated with an important branch of modern and fossil shark diversity. A Negaprion tooth therefore provides an engaging connection between the fossil record and the continuing history of requiem sharks.
Collector and Display Appeal
This fossil shark tooth is suited to collectors building a focused shark-tooth cabinet, a broader fossil collection or a natural history display. It also makes an educational conversation piece for anyone interested in fossil identification, geological time and the evolution of marine predators. The genus name Negaprion and the Pliocene identification provide useful search terms for research, cataloguing and collection organisation.
Indonesia is associated with this listing in the supplied product information. The specimen can be displayed individually or alongside other fossil shark teeth to create a comparative collection centred on prehistoric marine life and Carcharhinidae fossils.
Photograph and Sizing Information
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and scale. The images are intended to show the individual fossil offered in this listing, allowing collectors to assess its visible form before purchase.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording is provided with the fossil as part of the purchase. It is suitable for keeping with the specimen as a record of authenticity and for collection documentation. The fossil can be catalogued under Negaprion, Pliocene, shark tooth, requiem shark and Carcharhinidae terminology for future reference.
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