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eannis6 Regular Member

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Well, I know we just finished talking about tooth of mine, but I have another I need some help with. It's rather odd looking, but is so unique, hopefully it isn't hard to figure out. Thanks everyone.

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Macrophyseter Regular Member

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I don't think so. Hemipristis teeth are usually serrated, and the shape of the root isnt right to me.

(argh ynot, you ninjaed me again! :angry: I guess ill just go with Physogaleus contortus as well)

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Fossildude19 Regular Member

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Looks similar to the Physogaleus contortus in the left of this picture, from FossilGuy.com

 

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17 hours ago, Fossil-Hound said:

Yes it's an extinct Tiger Shark and very worn down.

 

P. contortus is now considered an extinct tiger like shark not a tiger shark. At one time it was in the Galeocerdo genus. 

These teeth are very common in certain Miocene sediments.

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caldigger Regular Member

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So it's no longer the Galeocerdo? I guess I'd better change my labels. Thanks!

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Fossil-Hound Regular Member

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6 hours ago, sixgill pete said:

 

P. contortus is now considered an extinct tiger like shark not a tiger shark. At one time it was in the Galeocerdo genus. 

These teeth are very common in certain Miocene sediments.

I've heard that they were smaller than our modern day Tiger Sharks. Next time I see one I'll take a picture for you and yes they are common. :D

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