megateeth Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was diving in a spot that I have dove before and dug some nice teeth out from under a sunken boat. The current has dug a large hole under the boat and as I reached under the boat I felt some loose bones including some megs. They were some pretty nice teeth. I also found a very nice ear bone and another bone that maybe someone can identify. Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 well they both are off of ear bones, the large round thing is known as the hood oh and do i even need to tell you! great teeth!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nice finds, take me with you next time! The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 well they both are off of ear bones, the large round thing is known as the hoodoh and do i even need to tell you! great teeth!!!!!! Thanks. It seems like forever since I found some nicer teeth. The root on the one is a bit chipped though. Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Very nice teeth!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Primo quality! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Those are some really nice teeth!! The boat's name wasn't the ORCA was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 LOL, it might have been. It kind of freaks me out though. The boat is in the middle of one of the places that I dive. You are going along at 45 feet and then you drop into a hole about 6 feet deeper. It is not very big but it is full of metal debris from the boat. Towards one end the hole slopes gets even deeper. As you crawl down that slope, you bump something above you which is the boat. The current has created a hole under the boat and it is big enough that you could crawl under it a bit. I back away at that point because the last thing you want to do is get hung on something while under the boat or have it somehow shift while you are under it. Last night though I reached under the boat and found two of those megs immediately. I spent a few more minutes reaching under the boat without crawling under it and did not find anything else so I backed away and focused on digging in the hole itself where I found the rest. You could go further under the boat but I would not chance it. I always look at finding something on a weeknight as a bonus because it is so hard to get out after work. It was a pretty nice haul for a Tuesday night. Those are some really nice teeth!! The boat's name wasn't the ORCA was it? Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthdog Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Amazing Teeth ! Maybe you could use a garden rake to get some material out from under the boat without risking life and limb. Great stuff ! Be Safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Simply WOW!!! And brave too. I cant go into a cave, and I guarantee you that I would NOT go under that boat!!! Scares me just to think about it! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy1971 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Wow! Nice teeth! And a great adventure story to go along with it. Be safe though....don't take any chances with that boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bone digger Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 WOW absolutely amazing teeth and a great story! thanks for sharing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Amazing Teeth ! Maybe you could use a garden rake to get some material out from under the boat without risking life and limb. Great stuff ! Be Safe. Thanks for the comments and concerns everyone. earthdog, I do not usually take tools down because they are a pain to lug around but I do like the rake idea. I may have to try that. I will be careful though. Bill Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Dang, that's some amazing stuff Bill! Good job and smart move about not going further under the boat. I bet it was tempting with teeth like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks. It seems like forever since I found some nicer teeth. The root on the one is a bit chipped though. hey are you offering it to me haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDOTB Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was diving in a spot that I have dove before and dug some nice teeth out from under a sunken boat. The current has dug a large hole under the boat and as I reached under the boat I felt some loose bones including some megs. They were some pretty nice teeth. I also found a very nice ear bone and another bone that maybe someone can identify. Wow those are some really really nice teeth. I need to get dive certified! DO, or do not. There is no try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdentist Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Are you gonna do the Aurora fossil festival this coming month? sharkdentist-------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Great teeth! It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Are you gonna do the Aurora fossil festival this coming month? sharkdentist-------------- I am. I just got my paperwork back so I will be set up there. I hope to see you there. I will bring a magazine. Bill Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Those are just so sweet! Your one lucky man. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 "I always look at finding something on a weeknight as a bonus because it is so hard to get out after work." You should apply for a job with Poolman. Pentax Optio W60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megateeth Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Those are just so sweet! Your one lucky man. I agree, I am very lucky. Bill Megateeth Fossils - Megalodon Teeth, Other Shark Teeth and Info about Megalodon shark tooth collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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