TheCreekendWarrior Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 I realize it's quite the task ID'ing shark/ray vertebra... However, I am hoping some of you will be generous enough to share your input on these finds from a recent trip to Summerville, SC. Larger vert measures 1-3/4" X 13/16". Smaller guy is 3/4" X 5/16" and I'm hoping for sawfish on that one, which would be my first! The last pic is simply for your viewing pleasure, because it's the most unique looking vert I've ever found with that root leaching! I also understand that I might not get far with the bug guy, but thought it was large enough to get detailed enough pics to point me in the right direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 As far as I know (which is admittedly little) shark vertebra are not identifiable beyond being "shark", unless found associated/articulated with teeth, etc. Wait for other, more knowledgeable answers, however. @MarcoSr @Al Dente 1 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCreekendWarrior Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: As far as I know (which is admittedly little) shark vertebra are not identifiable beyond being "shark", unless found associated/articulated with teeth, etc. Wait for other, more knowledgeable answers, however. @MarcoSr @Al Dente I should've said "next to impossible to ID" lol and technically you're not wrong, but there are ways to rule out certain species to get an idea of what it could have belonged to... for example, it's obviously from a Scyliorhnoid type shark and the size should help to rule out smaller species. I am thinking the shape could potentially reveal another clue? Edit: big* guy, not "bug guy", lol. Edited March 19, 2023 by TheCreekendWarrior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 hours ago, TheCreekendWarrior said: Smaller guy is 3/4" X 5/16" and I'm hoping for sawfish on that one Yes, sawfish for this one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCreekendWarrior Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Al Dente said: Yes, sawfish for this one. Thank you for confirming my suspicion! Edited March 19, 2023 by TheCreekendWarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: As far as I know (which is admittedly little) shark vertebra are not identifiable beyond being "shark", unless found associated/articulated with teeth, etc. Wait for other, more knowledgeable answers, however. @MarcoSr @Al Dente I agree with Eric on a sawfish ID for the one vertebra. Below is a figure from "The Fossil Vertebrates of Florida" 2001 edited by Richard C. Hulbert Jr. which shows a Pristis sp. vertebra. Marco Sr. 2 "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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