Description
Negaprion Shark Tooth Fossil
This listing features a Negaprion shark tooth fossil identified with the additional designation Pliocene and associated with Indonesia in the supplied specimen details. Negaprion is a shark genus within the Carcharhinidae family, commonly grouped among requiem sharks. Its identification makes this fossil an appealing addition for collectors interested in fossil shark teeth, marine paleontology, shark evolution and natural history.
Fossil Identification and Geological Interest
The Pliocene was a significant period in the later part of the Neogene, when marine ecosystems supported diverse shark populations alongside changing coastal and oceanic environments. A fossil tooth attributed to Negaprion provides an opportunity to explore the long fossil record of sharks and the preservation of mineralised dental material. Shark teeth are among the most frequently collected shark fossils because teeth are continually replaced during a shark’s life and can remain recognisable after burial and fossilisation.
The supplied identification places this specimen within Carcharhinidae, the requiem shark family. Negaprion is a distinctive genus of carcharhinid shark, and the combination of the genus identification, shark-tooth form and Pliocene designation gives the specimen clear relevance for fossil collectors, shark enthusiasts, educational displays and geology collections. The Indonesia designation further connects the listed specimen with the rich fossil and geological collecting heritage associated with the region.
Collector Display and Educational Use
This fossil shark tooth can be displayed as a standalone natural-history specimen or included in a wider collection of shark fossils, marine fossils and Pliocene material. It is suitable for collectors who value identifiable fossil specimens and for educational settings introducing shark anatomy, fossilisation, geological time and the history of marine life.
The tooth form represents the part of the shark most commonly preserved in the fossil record. Fossil teeth can be especially useful to palaeontologists because their structure and characteristics may help distinguish shark groups. This specimen is presented according to the supplied Negaprion identification and should be appreciated as a natural fossil object rather than as a modern manufactured reproduction.
Specimen Information
Product identification: Negaprion shark tooth fossil, Requiem Carcharhinidae shark. Geological designation: Pliocene. Associated designation: Indonesia. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Certificate and Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides an added point of reference for collectors purchasing this fossil. Whether displayed in a cabinet, used as part of a teaching collection or added to a group of shark teeth and marine fossils, the specimen offers a tangible connection to ancient marine life and the fossil record of sharks.
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