Sharks of SC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Hello everyone, With the recent bouts of stormy weather, the temptation to get out on the beach has been too much to resist. The wave action and strong currents (on account of our recent large tide swings) have removed some of the finer sediment that had settled on top of the productive bone-bearing layer underneath, exposing fome better teeth. While this post represents two days of hunting in three seperate spots, both giant threshers (Alopias grandis) were found on the same day on the same beach, a feat for any great fossil site. The other sites yielded similarly nice finds, including two decent Carcharocles angustiden, a large (1.5") Hemipristis serra, and many additional bones and teeth. All-in-all a very productive few days on my favorite local beaches. Thanks for taking a look and as always... Happy Hunting, CBK The better finds - Carcharocles angustiden - First giant thresher ( just over 1.5") - Second thresher ( nearly 1.75") - ...and the pair all cleaned up - 1.5"+ Hemipristis serra - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeloiVarden Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I love the in situ photos. You have an eye for spotting the teeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) A nice, sharp lower Hemipristis serra - Ray dermal denticles - Juvenile mastodon(?) molar crown- Additional in situ pictures - Pretty worn out angustiden and great white (dredge spoil stuff) - and thats about all Edited August 8, 2012 by Sharks of SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You're killin' me with those Giant Threshers! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzkleen Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Wow!! Great finds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffie Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'm lovin' your finds, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailsa Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Nice finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice! B) It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyonts12 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice finds. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Awesome. You have great finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 WOW those are awsome teeth, thanks for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Thanks for bringing us along Cade! Great finds, report, and pics. Regards, Edited August 9, 2012 by Fossildude19 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...
Trevor Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Fantastic! Great finds! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 CBK, again, amazing teeth. Those giant threshers are so cool. 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...
hokiehunter Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Awesome awesome awesome threshers. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonboro37 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wow! Awesome teeth and all your finds are wonderful! I am a bit green with envy! Process of identification "mistakes create wisdom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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