Shark tooth ID

[Adam86cucv]

While getting together some fossils for the rolling auction I came across this tooth I had bought a few years ago.  I dug around on my folder of screenshots I take of fossils listings, so I don't forget what information the seller provides and it was pretty devoid of info.  It was sold as a megalodon tooth.  No location or any other info...yeah I know that would be handy... I assume but the looks of it, it probably came from the Carolinas or Florida.  

 

On to my observations.  Seems to be no serrations on it.  It looks like a nutrient pore in the center of the root on the lingal side...if I remember correctly meg's don't have that.   Looking around on the internet I want to venture a guess of an anterior Carcharodon plicatilis tooth?  

[Fin Lover]

Broad-form Carcharodon hastalis, perhaps?  From a quick search, that might be the same thing as plicatilis.

Edited February 25, 2023 by Fin Lover

[Adam86cucv]

21 hours ago, Fin Lover said:

Broad-form Carcharodon hastalis, perhaps?  From a quick search, that might be the same thing as plicatilis.

 

Yes it looks like plicatilis is no longer used.  I will make note that it's as a possible Carcharodon hastalis. 

 

Thanks