Description
Negaprion Shark Tooth Fossil
This fossil shark tooth is identified as Negaprion, associated with the requiem shark family Carcharhinidae. The supplied identification also places the specimen in the Pliocene and identifies Indonesia alongside the product details. It is a genuine fossil specimen suitable for collectors, natural history displays, educational collections and anyone interested in prehistoric marine life.
Fossil Identification
Negaprion is a genus within Carcharhinidae, the requiem shark family. Shark teeth are among the most frequently collected fossil remains because teeth are durable elements that can survive after the rest of the animal has decomposed. Their compact form makes them especially appealing for display, study and comparative fossil collections.
The Pliocene was an epoch of the Neogene Period, following the Miocene and preceding the Pleistocene. During this time, marine environments supported diverse shark communities. A Pliocene Negaprion tooth offers a tangible connection to ancient marine ecosystems and provides an engaging example of how fossil teeth are used to study the history of sharks.
Collector and Display Appeal
This Negaprion shark tooth is a distinctive addition to a fossil shark collection, Carcharhinidae display or geology cabinet. It can be used as a conversation piece in a home office, study, classroom or natural history display. The fossil identification makes it particularly relevant to collectors who focus on shark teeth, Pliocene fossils, requiem sharks or Indonesian fossil material.
The specimen is also suitable for educational use. It can help introduce the basic principles of paleontology, fossil preservation, geological time and shark anatomy. Comparing fossil shark teeth with modern shark references can encourage further research into tooth shape, feeding adaptations and the evolutionary history of marine predators, without requiring the specimen to be associated with a specific species beyond the supplied Negaprion identification.
Photograph and Sizing Information
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Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s visible form and presentation. The images are intended to provide the most direct view of the individual fossil included with this listing.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides documentation accompanying the fossil and supports its presentation as a genuine specimen. This listing is an appealing choice for fossil enthusiasts seeking a Negaprion tooth with Pliocene identification, Carcharhinidae relevance and an Indonesia association.
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