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Could this be an Otodus chubutensis?


Ludwigia

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I found this today at my favorite shark tooth site in the Miocene Burdigalian and was wondering if it might be a chub? It's kinda small for a megatooth with a slant length of 13mm., but the serrations and shape have got me thinking.

 

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Roger while I have megs smaller than 13mm, I agree with Al Dente that it is probably Carcharhinus. 

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16 minutes ago, Al Dente said:

Looks like Carcharhinus.

 

4 minutes ago, sixgill pete said:

Roger while I have megs smaller than 13mm, I agree with Al Dente that it is probably Carcharhinus. 

Thanks guys. Any idea which species it might be?

 

 

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5 hours ago, Ludwigia said:

 

Thanks guys. Any idea which species it might be?

 

That is a very difficult question to answer, their teeth are very similar. I know of perhaps three or four people who claim they can tell them apart. I am not one of them unfortunately.

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2 hours ago, WhodamanHD said:

That is a very difficult question to answer, their teeth are very similar. I know of perhaps three or four people who claim they can tell them apart. I am not one of them unfortunately.

Thanks for your help.

 

Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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