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Striatolamia striata Shark Tooth Fossil – Palaeocene Thanetian – Woolwich Bottom Bed – Reculver Kent UK

Striatolamia striata Shark Tooth Fossil – Palaeocene Thanetian – Woolwich Bottom Bed – Reculver Kent UK

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Striatolamia striata Shark Tooth Fossil – Palaeocene (Thanetian Stage) – Unit J, Woolwich Bottom Bed – Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent, England

This listing features a genuine Striatolamia striata shark tooth fossil, collected from Unit J of the Woolwich Bottom Bed, part of the Thanet Formation, exposed at Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent. This marine vertebrate fossil dates to the Thanetian Stage of the Palaeocene Epoch, a key interval shortly after the end-Cretaceous extinction.

Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

Species: Striatolamia striata

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Odontaspididae (sand tiger sharks)

Class: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes)

Geological Stage: Palaeocene – Thanetian (~58–56 million years ago)

Formation: Thanet Formation

Unit: Woolwich Bottom Bed (Unit J)

Location: Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with silty sands and glauconitic deposits – warm subtropical post-extinction ecosystem

Biozone/Zone: No ammonite zones; correlates broadly with NP9–NP10 calcareous nannoplankton zones

Morphology Features: Striatolamia striata is noted for its elongated, narrow crown with smooth edges and fine vertical striations. The central cusp is often flanked by one or more smaller lateral cusplets. The robust, bilobed root aids in identification. These teeth reflect a predatory lifestyle, ideal for catching small vertebrates in open marine settings.

Geological Context: The Woolwich Bottom Bed is a fossiliferous marine deposit within the Thanet Formation, a post-Cretaceous sedimentary sequence well known for its rich elasmobranch content. The Reculver site is one of the most productive coastal locations in southeastern England for collecting Palaeocene shark and fish remains.

Condition: As shown in photographs. Excellent enamel preservation with root detail. Some natural wear consistent with age and sedimentary movement. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – see image for exact size.

Important Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A scientifically valuable and beautifully preserved fossil tooth from one of the UK’s most important Paleogene marine deposits – ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient sharks.

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Striatolamia striata Shark Tooth Fossil – Palaeocene (Thanetian Stage) – Unit J, Woolwich Bottom Bed – Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent, England

This listing features a genuine Striatolamia striata shark tooth fossil, collected from Unit J of the Woolwich Bottom Bed, part of the Thanet Formation, exposed at Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent. This marine vertebrate fossil dates to the Thanetian Stage of the Palaeocene Epoch, a key interval shortly after the end-Cretaceous extinction.

Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

Species: Striatolamia striata

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Odontaspididae (sand tiger sharks)

Class: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes)

Geological Stage: Palaeocene – Thanetian (~58–56 million years ago)

Formation: Thanet Formation

Unit: Woolwich Bottom Bed (Unit J)

Location: Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with silty sands and glauconitic deposits – warm subtropical post-extinction ecosystem

Biozone/Zone: No ammonite zones; correlates broadly with NP9–NP10 calcareous nannoplankton zones

Morphology Features: Striatolamia striata is noted for its elongated, narrow crown with smooth edges and fine vertical striations. The central cusp is often flanked by one or more smaller lateral cusplets. The robust, bilobed root aids in identification. These teeth reflect a predatory lifestyle, ideal for catching small vertebrates in open marine settings.

Geological Context: The Woolwich Bottom Bed is a fossiliferous marine deposit within the Thanet Formation, a post-Cretaceous sedimentary sequence well known for its rich elasmobranch content. The Reculver site is one of the most productive coastal locations in southeastern England for collecting Palaeocene shark and fish remains.

Condition: As shown in photographs. Excellent enamel preservation with root detail. Some natural wear consistent with age and sedimentary movement. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – see image for exact size.

Important Note:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A scientifically valuable and beautifully preserved fossil tooth from one of the UK’s most important Paleogene marine deposits – ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient sharks.

Additional information

Era

Paleocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Paleocene Information

The Paleocene Epoch (66–56 million years ago) was the first chapter of the Cenozoic Era, following the mass extinction that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs. With the dinosaurs gone, mammals rapidly diversified, evolving from small, nocturnal creatures into larger and more specialized forms. The climate was warm and humid, with dense forests covering much of the planet. Early primates, rodents, and hoofed mammals appeared, while birds and reptiles, including crocodiles and turtles, thrived. In the oceans, sharks and early whales began to dominate. The Paleocene set the stage for the rise of modern mammal groups and the dramatic evolutionary changes of the Eocene.

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