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Lee Creek Whale Shark Tooth? Update 5-25 Found One!


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Let me first say im doing this all from my smartphone, so sorry for any bad pics. I bought a micro camera attachment for my phone for $20 a few weeks ago and im still ironing out the details of how to get a presentable picture from it, but here's my first attempts.

I found this little guy last night while sifting some Lee Creek micro matrix. I was pumped when i found it in my first couple of scoops. I thought it to be a Whale Shark tooth, but now after seeing some pictures im not so sure. Any help is appreciated guys!

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That does look fairly similar.

Thanks guys! I've found a complete Squatina tooth from Lee Creek, so I'll make a comparison when i get a chance.

~Charlie~

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Thanks John. It was actually found in your matrix.

Im crossing my fingers to find a Whale shark, Basking or Megamouth. I know the Megamouth is a VERY long shot, but it's the hope that drives us, right?!

~Charlie~

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That's right! That matrix has produced quite a few Rhincodon teeth but only one Cetorhinus tooth for me. Hopefully you will find some too.

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I compared my mystery tooth to my only Squatina tooth, but i couldn't confirm an ID. they're both too worn. But i do still think it is one regardless....

Thanks for the feedback guys.

~Charlie~

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->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG

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I compared my mystery tooth to my only Squatina tooth, but i couldn't confirm an ID. they're both too worn. But i do still think it is one regardless....

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Definitely Squatina.

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Well i do believe i found a Rhincodon tooth finally! Hopefully my first of many!

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Yep, Charlie that is Rhincodon. Nice.

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Yep, Charlie that is Rhincodon. Nice.

Thank you sir! Im sure may of you micro hunters have tons, but im pumped for my first one!

~Charlie~

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->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG

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Well i do believe i found a Rhincodon tooth finally! Hopefully my first of many!

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Charlie

This one is definitely a Rhincodon.

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Very nice Charlie, Congrats! :)

Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there!

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Thanks guys!

I actually found another one few hours after posting that! So i have two and counting!

~Charlie~

"There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK
->Get your Mosasaur print
->How to spot a fake Trilobite
->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG

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