Sharks of SC Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hello everyone! As some of you may have read, Martijn and a few of his friends from Norway came through the states last on a fossil-hunting expedition. I was very honored to host this group for three days of hunting here on various beaches in Charleston Harbor. The finds the first two days were slow - a few nice Carcharocles angustiden, broken Alopiads, Hempristis serra, etc. On the third day, however, Martiln and I set down a particularly productive beach where a lot of larger teeth were found. My only notable find was an enormous Isururs desori. At 2.5", this tooth sits as the new center of the mako case. Despite a little wear on the labial surface of the crown, the tooth is intact and has an incredibly solid root. Additionally, I found a very small, juvenile posterior meg...my smallest to date measuring in at just .47". All-in-all, a good time was had by everyone. I came away with a new record small and large, and everyone else managed some nice finds of their own (which I'm sure you'll see soon hint hint, lol). Anyways, enjoy the pictures and as always... Happy Hunting!! CBK Isurus desori - And Carcharocles megalodon - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokiehunter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow. That mako is sweet. Very nice finds indeed. Congrats. Karma strikes again for the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow. That mako is sweet. Very nice finds indeed. Congrats. Karma strikes again for the good guys. Thanks Hokie, Do you guys get I. desori makos up that way? CBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokiehunter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks Hokie, Do you guys get I. desori makos up that way? CBK Yes, you can find them but they are much less common than isurus hastalis. Wish they weren't. They are one of my favorite teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyersfan805 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Great finds CBK, it's always fun to get new case makers! It looks like you guys had a blast, I am glad they got some good weather while here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 CBK, that desori is awesome. My largest is about 2 1/8, so kudos on your find. And that baby meg. Thanks for sharing both of them. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeloiVarden Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Awesome finds! I like the I. Hastilis, but the narrow tooth varieties (especially the big ones) are really cool looking. They look like giant sand tiger to me except with really beefy roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Great finds, Cade. Congratulations, I always look forward to your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Love em both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cade, Once again your eagle-eyes have won the day! Congratulations on some killer teeth - and good on ya for leading the hunt for the visitors! Well done. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haizahnjager Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Nice finds Cade, I miss Chucktown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martijn Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hello Cade, Good to see your makohas made it to the forum Awesome find, when only a part of the root was showing in the sand. Here are some of "my" finds, hahaha. That is with the help of Cade's eyesight LOL The first one is quite a large GW, that made my day. More stuff will follow soon.... Qua patet orbis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfin1974 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 nice finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDOTB Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Great finds both of you! Love the angustidens and that monster mako! DO, or do not. There is no try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Nice finds. A walk on the beach and great teeth too... hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmkhiggs Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I think it's time for a trip down to South Carolina for me! lol You guys found way nicer teeth than I ever do. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwbh Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Nice finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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