phidelt370 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hello, These two teeth were found at the Ernst Quarries Slow Curve Quarry in Bakersfield. These two are quite distinct and unlike anything else in my collection so far. I think they may be megamouth teeth, but I know those are quite rare. The roots look similar also to a lower snaggletooth or a tiger shark with a fairly pronounced lingual protuberance. Any help would be appreciated. Another photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Physogaleus contortus teeth. These are from the symphyseal area of the jaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I agree with Al Dente. 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...
Troodon Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Link to compare your Physogaleus contortus to the megamouth Megachasma applegatei http://coastalpaleo.blogspot.com/2014/03/megachasma-applegatei-new-megamouth.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phidelt370 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thank you guys very much. Very informative. I definitely see that now. That's a funny one. Hard to find for a newcomer. I guess somewhat of an uncommon tooth from a common shark. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Yes, that P. contortus tooth position is uncommon especially from the STH bonebed. I know a longtime collector who found only a handful of specimens. I've collected for years myself and I have one that I found and one that he gave me (might have traded one I got from someone else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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