Negaprion Shark Tooth Fossil, Pliocene Indonesia Requiem Carcharhinidae Specimen

Description

Negaprion Shark Tooth Fossil

This fossil specimen is identified as Negaprion, a shark in the requiem shark family Carcharhinidae. It is additionally identified as Pliocene and associated with Indonesia. The tooth offers collectors an appealing example of fossil shark material connected with an extinct geological past and the long history of marine predators.

Fossil Identification

Negaprion is a recognised shark genus within Carcharhinidae, the requiem shark family. Shark teeth are among the most frequently collected forms of vertebrate fossils because teeth are durable and can remain preserved after the softer parts of the animal have disappeared. Their compact form and distinctive profile make them popular with fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, educators and display-focused collections.

The Pliocene designation places this specimen within a relatively recent part of the geological record, before the Pleistocene and Quaternary periods. A Pliocene fossil can provide a tangible connection to marine ecosystems from a time when shark lineages were already well established. This specimen is identified specifically as a Negaprion shark tooth rather than being offered only as an unidentified shark fossil.

Collector and Display Appeal

A Negaprion fossil tooth makes an informative addition to a shark tooth collection, fossil display, natural history cabinet or geology study set. Its identification connects the specimen with both the genus Negaprion and the broader Carcharhinidae family, giving it useful taxonomic interest for collectors who organise specimens by shark group, geological age or regional association.

The Indonesia association adds geographic interest to the specimen and places it within the fossil collecting tradition of Southeast Asia. It can be displayed alongside other fossil shark teeth, marine fossils and geological specimens to create a varied educational arrangement. The piece is also suitable for collectors seeking a conversation-starting natural history item with a clear Pliocene and Negaprion identification.

Sizing and Photographs

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Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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