MDHunter Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Took a trip down to Calvert Cliffs today at Brownies Beach, and found this beauty. I covered a lot of ground in remote areas, but found this towards the entrance on my way out. Who knows how many people walked by it? Someone on the beach identified it as a baby megalodon tooth, but I want to hear your guys' thoughts! PS it's about 1.3 inches. Also cool to notice how the colors changed from when it was wet to dry. Edited June 6, 2016 by MDHunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHunter Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 When it was finally dry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haventbaptized Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I am not an expert but it looks like a small megalodon tooth. Also, as I know it is common in this location (Calvert Cliffs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I am not an expert but it looks like a small megalodon tooth. Also, as I know it is common in this location (Calvert Cliffs). I wouldn't exactly say they are common, but rather that they can be/are occasionally found there. I agree - small posterior Meg. 2 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...
mrieder79 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Congrats on your first meg! It's a beauty! Luck is the most important skill of a fossil diver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHunter Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Congrats on your first meg! It's a beauty! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice meg, hopefully there are many more in your future! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Sure looks like a Meg to me and a sweet one at that, congrats: ) Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfossilhunter Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice Meg..Congrat's on your first...... TonyThe Brooks Are Like A Box Of Chocolates,,,, You Never Know What You'll Find. I Told You I Don't Have Alzheimer's.....I Have Sometimers. Some Times I Remember And Some Times I Forget.... I Mostly Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I agree that it is a posterior meg tooth, and a very nice one! But it did not come from a baby, it came from a large shark. Tony 1 Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinlukers Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice find!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Very nice find! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHunter Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks guys! Are posterior meg teeth naturally smaller? This tooth is about 1.2-1.3 inches with a small blade. Might be asking a lot here, but anyone know what size shark it might be from? Thanks again for all your help. This forum is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys! Are posterior meg teeth naturally smaller? This tooth is about 1.2-1.3 inches with a small blade. Might be asking a lot here, but anyone know what size shark it might be from? Thanks again for all your help. This forum is awesome! All sharks have much smaller teeth in the back of the jaw. If the teeth in the posterior positions were as big as the lateral or anterior teeth a shark would have a hard time closing its mouth. Tony Edited June 6, 2016 by ynot 1 Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I have a similar tooth that I found at Brownies a few years ago. What it lacks in size it makes up for with quality. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yessir, that is a beautiful posterior meg. I love finding those little guys. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHunter Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 I have a similar tooth that I found at Brownies a few years ago. What it lacks in size it makes up for with quality. Same here. Size is always nice, but this was definitely a trip maker for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Very cool! Nice find, congratulations! Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinlukers Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Nice find!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guguita2104 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Nice find! I agree with Meg tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Making me think I have to make a pilgrimage to Calvert Cliffs myself, lol! Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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