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Sylvestrilamia teretidens Shark Tooth Fossil – Early Eocene – Oldhaven Formation – Abbey Wood, London UK

Sylvestrilamia teretidens Shark Tooth Fossil – Early Eocene – Oldhaven Formation – Abbey Wood, London UK

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Sylvestrilamia teretidens Shark Tooth Fossil – Early Eocene (Sparnacian Stage) – Oldhaven Formation – Bracklesham Beds – Abbey Wood, London, England

This genuine fossil is a well-preserved shark tooth from Sylvestrilamia teretidens, an extinct lamniform shark from the Early Eocene, collected from the famous Abbey Wood locality in London, UK. The specimen was preserved in the Oldhaven Formation, part of the Bracklesham Beds, a rich marine fossil deposit known for its abundance of Eocene fish, shark, and ray remains.

Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

Species: Sylvestrilamia teretidens

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Odontaspididae (sand tiger sharks)

Class: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes)

Geological Stage: Early Eocene – Sparnacian (~55 million years ago)

Formation: Oldhaven Formation, part of the Bracklesham Group

Location: Abbey Wood, London, England, United Kingdom

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf – warm, subtropical nearshore lagoonal and estuarine environment with high organic preservation potential

Biozone/Zone: Typically part of NP10–NP12 nannoplankton zones (if correlated)

Morphology Features: Sylvestrilamia teeth are slender, with smooth-edged, narrow crowns and a long, straight or slightly curved central cusp. They lack serrations and often have small lateral cusplets, a feature typical of sand tiger shark relatives. These teeth are well-suited to grasping slippery prey, such as fish and cephalopods. Their glossy enamel and root structure are diagnostic.

Geological Context: The Abbey Wood fossil beds, part of the Bracklesham Group, are a historic and protected fossil site that has yielded a wide range of early Eocene marine vertebrates and invertebrates. The Oldhaven Formation, specifically, consists of glauconitic sands and silts deposited in a shallow marine to marginal marine setting. It provides exceptional preservation of elasmobranch remains (sharks and rays).

Condition: Excellent detail as shown in photographs. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing and fossil appearance. This is the exact specimen you will receive.

Important Note:

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

A scientifically important and visually attractive shark tooth from one of Britain’s most famous fossil sites—perfect for collectors, display, or educational use.

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Sylvestrilamia teretidens Shark Tooth Fossil – Early Eocene (Sparnacian Stage) – Oldhaven Formation – Bracklesham Beds – Abbey Wood, London, England

This genuine fossil is a well-preserved shark tooth from Sylvestrilamia teretidens, an extinct lamniform shark from the Early Eocene, collected from the famous Abbey Wood locality in London, UK. The specimen was preserved in the Oldhaven Formation, part of the Bracklesham Beds, a rich marine fossil deposit known for its abundance of Eocene fish, shark, and ray remains.

Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

Species: Sylvestrilamia teretidens

Order: Lamniformes

Family: Odontaspididae (sand tiger sharks)

Class: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes)

Geological Stage: Early Eocene – Sparnacian (~55 million years ago)

Formation: Oldhaven Formation, part of the Bracklesham Group

Location: Abbey Wood, London, England, United Kingdom

Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf – warm, subtropical nearshore lagoonal and estuarine environment with high organic preservation potential

Biozone/Zone: Typically part of NP10–NP12 nannoplankton zones (if correlated)

Morphology Features: Sylvestrilamia teeth are slender, with smooth-edged, narrow crowns and a long, straight or slightly curved central cusp. They lack serrations and often have small lateral cusplets, a feature typical of sand tiger shark relatives. These teeth are well-suited to grasping slippery prey, such as fish and cephalopods. Their glossy enamel and root structure are diagnostic.

Geological Context: The Abbey Wood fossil beds, part of the Bracklesham Group, are a historic and protected fossil site that has yielded a wide range of early Eocene marine vertebrates and invertebrates. The Oldhaven Formation, specifically, consists of glauconitic sands and silts deposited in a shallow marine to marginal marine setting. It provides exceptional preservation of elasmobranch remains (sharks and rays).

Condition: Excellent detail as shown in photographs. Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing and fossil appearance. This is the exact specimen you will receive.

Important Note:

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

A scientifically important and visually attractive shark tooth from one of Britain’s most famous fossil sites—perfect for collectors, display, or educational use.

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

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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