CrabbyD Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I'm a noobie here, but recently moved to Jacksonville and we've become somewhat obsessed with hunting shark teeth. My wife found this tooth a few days ago and we're struggling to identify it. Could it be a megalodon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Welcome to the Forum. Not a Megalodon. There is no bourlette. Also, it appears from the picture that there are no serrations - is that correct? Megalodon would have serrations, as well. Looks like it may be a Mako tooth. Wait for some other opinions. This is a great resource for Shark Tooth Identification. Regards, 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...
CrabbyD Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Welcome to the Forum. Not a Megalodon. There is no bourlette. Also, it appears from the picture that there are no serrations - is that correct? Megalodon would have serrations, as well. Looks like it may be a Mako tooth. Wait for some other opinions. This is a great resource for Shark Tooth Identification. Regards, Thank you for the quick reply and the tooth guide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyD Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Welcome to the Forum. Not a Megalodon. There is no bourlette. Also, it appears from the picture that there are no serrations - is that correct? Megalodon would have serrations, as well. Looks like it may be a Mako tooth. Wait for some other opinions. This is a great resource for Shark Tooth Identification. Regards, Also, you are correct....no serration, completely smooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Looks like Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis. 3 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...
Coco Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi, OK wih Sixgill pete. Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkz Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Mako-ish. I think commonly called Straight Toothed Mako. It's beautiful. Where in Jacksonville did you find it? In the area, you can try North Topsail beach. Green Mill Run in Greenville, NC is not terribly far. It's known for its bellemites, but I have seen some nice teeth from there. I have not tried these areas personally, but I am hoping to get to some (or all!) next week, and I was just looking at Jacksonville on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endorph1n Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Agree wirh Mako. Really nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 3:06 PM, Sharkz said: Mako-ish. I think commonly called Straight Toothed Mako. It's beautiful. Where in Jacksonville did you find it? In the area, you can try North Topsail beach. Green Mill Run in Greenville, NC is not terribly far. It's known for its bellemites, but I have seen some nice teeth from there. I have not tried these areas personally, but I am hoping to get to some (or all!) next week, and I was just looking at Jacksonville on the Jacksonville Florida not North Carolina 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...
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