Description
Fossil Identification
This listing presents an Isurolamna affinis shark tooth, identified as a British Eocene fossil from Beltinge, Kent. The specimen is associated with the Woolwich Beds, with the supplied identification also recording Paleocene and Eocene. Its scientific name makes it an appealing addition for collectors interested in fossil sharks, palaeontology and the geological history of Britain.
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Geological Context
The Woolwich Beds are a geological unit associated with the London Basin and are known for fossil-bearing sediments. Shark teeth are among the most frequently encountered fossil remains of ancient sharks because teeth are composed of durable mineralised tissues that can survive after other parts of the animal have decayed. Each tooth provides a direct fossil record of shark life in the past and can be studied alongside the surrounding geological material and other fossils from the same deposits.
The supplied record identifies this tooth with both Paleocene and Eocene terminology. These are successive intervals within the Palaeogene Period, a major chapter of Earth history that followed the end-Cretaceous extinction. Fossil shark material from this broad part of the geological record is of interest because it contributes to the study of shark diversity and marine ecosystems through time.
Collector Interest
An Isurolamna affinis tooth offers a focused and accessible way to explore fossil shark taxonomy and the history of British geology. Shark teeth are popular with beginners, advanced fossil collectors, educational displays and anyone interested in palaeontology. The identification, locality and geological association give this specimen useful interpretive value when catalogued as part of a personal collection.
The specimen can be displayed as a natural history object or used as a reference piece when comparing fossil shark teeth from different geological periods and localities. Its named identification makes it particularly suitable for collectors who value labelled and documented specimens rather than unclassified fossil material.
Certificate and Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording supplied with this fossil provides accompanying documentation for collectors and helps preserve the specimen’s identification and authenticity details. Please retain the certificate with the fossil as part of its collection record.
Photograph and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographic scale and views when assessing the specimen’s size and presentation. The images are intended to show the individual fossil included in this listing, rather than a representative example.
A fossil shark tooth from Beltinge, Kent, with the recorded Woolwich Beds association and Isurolamna affinis identification, makes a distinctive addition to a British fossil collection, geological display or palaeontology teaching selection.
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