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Palaeohypotodus rutoti Shark Tooth Fossil Beltinge Kent Woolwich Beds British

Palaeohypotodus rutoti Shark Tooth Fossil Beltinge Kent Woolwich Beds British

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £28.80.

This listing features a genuine Palaeohypotodus rutoti shark tooth fossil from the Woolwich Beds, dating back to the Paleocene-Eocene transition (~56 million years ago). This well-preserved fossil was found in Beltinge, Kent, UK, a well-known fossil site along the British coastline that produces outstanding examples of early Paleogene shark teeth.

What is Palaeohypotodus rutoti?

Palaeohypotodus rutoti was an extinct species of lamniform shark, closely related to mako sharks and great whites. These sharks were among the apex predators of the Paleocene-Eocene seas, using their sharp, triangular teeth with lateral cusplets to grasp and slice through prey such as fish and smaller marine reptiles.

This specimen exhibits classic Palaeohypotodus tooth morphology, featuring a broad central cusp, fine serrations, and small lateral cusplets, making it an exceptional addition to any fossil collection.

Fossil Details:

✅ Species: Palaeohypotodus rutoti

✅ Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

✅ Geological Formation: Woolwich Beds

✅ Geological Age: Paleocene-Eocene (~56 million years old)

✅ Location: Beltinge, Kent, UK

✅ Collection: Alice Purnell Collection – One of the world’s largest ammonite collections

Geological Significance:

The Woolwich Beds represent shallow marine and estuarine deposits from the early Paleogene period, a crucial time in shark evolution and marine biodiversity recovery following the Cretaceous mass extinction. These fossil-bearing layers contain a wide variety of marine fossils, including sharks, rays, mollusks, and other invertebrates, offering a fascinating look into the prehistoric ecosystem of the Paleocene-Eocene seas.

Why This Fossil is Special:

🔹 Rare British Shark Tooth – Palaeohypotodus rutoti teeth are far less common than other Eocene shark species.

🔹 Exceptional Preservation – Displays well-defined enamel, a sharp central cusp, and complete lateral cusplets.

🔹 Museum-Grade Specimen – Sourced from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection.

🔹 Guaranteed Authenticity – 100% genuine fossil, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please see photos for full sizing details.

📸 What You See Is What You Get – The specimen in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

This stunning British Eocene shark tooth is a must-have for fossil collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts, offering an incredible glimpse into the prehistoric marine world of the Paleogene period.

💎 Don’t miss out on this rare and scientifically significant fossil!

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Description

Palaeohypotodus rutoti Shark Tooth Fossil

This collectible fossil is identified as Palaeohypotodus rutoti, a fossil shark tooth associated with the British Eocene. Its distinctive taxonomic identification makes it an appealing addition to collections focused on fossil sharks, prehistoric marine life, palaeontology and the geological history of Britain.

Geological Identification

The specimen is identified with the Woolwich Beds and is listed with Paleocene, Eocene classification. The Woolwich Beds are an important geological unit associated with the early Cenozoic rocks of southern Britain. A fossil shark tooth from this context offers a tangible connection to ancient marine environments and the changing ecosystems represented in the British fossil record.

Locality

The stated locality for this specimen is Beltinge, Kent. Kent is well known among fossil collectors for its accessible geological heritage and range of fossil-bearing deposits. The locality information adds useful collecting and geological context for anyone building a focused collection of British fossils or researching fossil shark material from the region.

Collector Interest

Shark teeth are especially popular fossil specimens because their recognisable form provides a direct and engaging connection with extinct marine animals. Unlike many parts of the shark skeleton, teeth are commonly encountered in the fossil record, making them important objects for study and display. Palaeohypotodus rutoti is of particular interest to collectors seeking named fossil shark specimens rather than unidentified shark teeth.

This piece is suitable for fossil displays, educational collections, geological cabinets and natural history enthusiasts. It can also serve as an attractive conversation piece for anyone interested in sharks, palaeontology, stratigraphy or the ancient marine environments represented by Paleocene and Eocene deposits.

Photograph and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance and presentation before purchase. The photographs are intended to provide a direct view of the individual fossil supplied with this listing.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording provides documentation for the specimen and is supplied as a generic lifetime-guarantee authenticity card. It accompanies the fossil as part of the purchase and is useful for collectors who keep written records with their geological specimens.

Display and Collection Use

A named fossil tooth such as this can be incorporated into a shark fossil display, a British geology collection or a broader cabinet of Cenozoic specimens. Its locality and geological identification make it suitable for cataloguing alongside other fossils from Beltinge, Kent, the Woolwich Beds, and the Paleocene–Eocene interval. The combination of taxonomic name, geological association and locality gives collectors several useful ways to organise and research the specimen.

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