Raptorunner Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I was told this was a Tiger shark tooth found inland United States ans was a couple million years old. Now I'm not to keen on shark teeth but I don't think the information is correct. If anyone could shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilsonwheels Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Not a Tiger Shark. Looks like a Megalodon tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 That is not a tiger shark tooth. I agree with fossilsonwheels. It looks like a Megalodon. Tiger shark teeth have a unique crescent/hook shape. Below is a picture of a tiger shark tooth and a live tiger shark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorunner Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Wow! You guys really think it could be a meg? That's awesome considering I got the tooth for really cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Raptorunner said: Wow! You guys really think it could be a meg? That's awesome considering I got the tooth for really cheap It looks like a Megalodon. I'm making that call based off the shape of the root and the presence of what looks like an eroded bourlette in the middle of the tooth. From your picture, it also looks like your tooth has faint, worn serrations. Giant Makos (C. Hastalis) also have teeth of that approximate shape and size, but I'm leaning more toward Meg for your tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Praefectus said: It looks like a Megalodon. I'm making that call based off the shape of the root and the presence of what looks like an eroded bourlette in the middle of the tooth. From your picture, it also looks like your tooth has faint, worn serrations. Giant Makos (C. Hastalis) also have teeth of that approximate shape and size, but I'm leaning more toward Meg for your tooth. Agree. On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I too would say Meg. This would be the largest size Tiger ever if it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorunner Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Thanks guys for all the responses I didn't think it was a tiger shark but had no clue it could've been a meg. Honestly I thought it was a giant mako. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 IMO, the crown and root seems too robust and thick (lingually convex) to be a hastalis. If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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