Megalodon tooth

[acron611]

Hi everyone. This recently came in the mail. I’m almost positive that it’s real as I bought it from a reputable dealer, but just wanted to make sure. What does everyone think?

[acron611]

[acron611]

It also has a large curve which I was wondering about.

[snolly50]

Indeed, your tooth once populated the gaping maw of an enormous shark. 

[Randyw]

Agree looks real to me

[caldigger]

Can we see some better pictures of the edge please?

This looks like a parting line from a mold.

Better pictures might change my mind.

 

Your seller didn't mention "Replica" in the description did he?

[acron611]

Sure

[acron611]

Sure

[acron611]

It’s hard to tell. It’s the same texture as the center. Wondering if it looks like a cut off because the angle changes.

[acron611]

Only on the front so I see the “lines”

[caldigger]

That might be what it is. Makes a good optical illusion like it is flat on the edge.

[Randyw]

I saw that too cal digger but there’s no sign of it in the other views so I think it’s a light trick

[acron611]

Yeah it’s pretty odd.

[acron611]

[Ludwigia]

Looks real enough to me.

[sixgill pete]

Where did the seller say it was from?

It looks like a reworked lag tooth we find occassionally here in NC

[acron611]

The seller did not say the location. Did say it was not restored in any way and is 3 1/16”. 

[acron611]

The tooth is from South Carolina checked again

[FossilNerd]

So that’s where my meg went! 

 

Just kidding! I have one that was ordered over a month ago that’s lost in the mail. Supplier has sent a replacement, supposed to be here on Monday.

 

Nice tooth! I too thought I saw a mold line until the second batch of pictures. Light playing tricks again. How big is it?

[acron611]

The tooth is 3.06 inches

[FossilNerd]

6 hours ago, acron611 said:

The tooth is 3.06 inches

I assume that is length. So it’s probably 2.5 inches wide or so? Not a bad size! Congrats!