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Otodus obliquus Shark Tooth Fossil – Genuine Eocene Tooth from Morocco – Fossilised Predator Tooth with Certificate – Ancient Marine Fossil

Otodus obliquus Shark Tooth Fossil – Genuine Eocene Tooth from Morocco – Fossilised Predator Tooth with Certificate – Ancient Marine Fossil

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Name: Otodus obliquus

Specimen: Shark Tooth

Age: Phosphate deposit, Eocene

Location: Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 33 x 14 x 38mm (1.3 x 0.55 x 1.5 inches)

 

These Shark Teeth are from the Otodus species of shark that patrolled the seas of Morocco around the Eocene period ~ 56 to 33.9 million years ago. When a sharks’ teeth become worn the predator will ‘shed’ these teeth, and these will be replaced with new sharper, stronger teeth. However, unlike humans, Sharks are known for re-shedding hundreds of teeth on a regular basis, which makes them a fruitful find with fossil hunters.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Description

This listing features a genuine fossilised shark tooth from the extinct species Otodus obliquus, recovered from the phosphate deposits of Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco. This specimen dates back to the Eocene Epoch, approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago.

Otodus obliquus was a formidable predator of its time, known for its large, triangular, and sharply serrated teeth. These sharks were early ancestors of the modern mackerel sharks and were among the top apex predators of the ancient oceans. With a body length estimated between 9–12 metres, Otodus would have hunted large fish and marine mammals with precision.

Like modern sharks, Otodus obliquus constantly replaced its teeth throughout its life. A single shark could shed hundreds to thousands of teeth, which makes these fossils relatively abundant in certain marine deposits but no less fascinating. Their large, well-preserved teeth are highly prized by fossil collectors and educational institutions.

Item Details:

  • Name: Otodus obliquus
  • Specimen: Fossil Shark Tooth
  • Age: Eocene (~56–33.9 million years ago)
  • Geological Source: Phosphate Beds
  • Location: Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. See photo for full sizing
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included
  • Actual Specimen: The photo shows the exact item you will receive

Otodus teeth are perfect for collectors of marine fossils, educators teaching paleontology, or anyone looking to own a piece of prehistoric predator history. These teeth capture the evolutionary story of sharks and the dramatic marine ecosystems of the Eocene.

Item may have been restored

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. Each fossil has been carefully hand-selected and photographed. Sizes are measured as accurately as possible, though minor variances may occur due to the irregular shape of natural specimens. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions or device displays.

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100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

 

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

Morocco

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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