5.8 inch Multi-colored Summerville C. Megalodon Tooth

Just a comment on measuring - the two points between which you take the measurement need to be in the same position on the jaws of the calipers - that is, where the tooth touches the jaw on the right side of the apove picture is too far from the cross bar - if you position it correctly you'll find the tooth is a bit longer than indicated.

Just a comment on measuring - the two points between which you take the measurement need to be in the same position on the jaws of the calipers - that is, where the tooth touches the jaw on the right side of the apove picture is too far from the cross bar - if you position it correctly you'll find the tooth is a bit longer than indicated.

RichW9090, that's a good point. Honestly, I am just adding the photo with the caliper to give reference/evidence to the size, but you are completely correct in what you are saying. The tooth is actually 5.8750 inches when measured "correctly" as you mentioned versus 5.835 inches shown in the photo. If I were in the market to buy or sell a tooth, I would make sure it was done as accurately as possible. I will be more mindful of this detail in future postings as to not give the false impression that this is the best way to do it. Thanks for the input.

No problem, Meg - you would be surprised how many of my colleagues who ought to know better make the same mistake. I didn't want you to short yourself!

Rich