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Exhibiting the raw power of prehistoric oceans, this Otodus megalodon tooth is an excellent example of the apex predator’s fearsome anatomy. Its robust structure, complemented by exceptionally intact serrations, demonstrates the cutting precision that allowed the megalodon to reign supreme in the seas. The smooth, light-colored enamel enhances its aesthetic appeal.

This exceptionally large tooth, dating from the Late Oligocene to Early Pleistocene (15.9–2.6 million years ago), stands out even among the already massive examples of the species. Specimens of this caliber are becoming increasingly rare, making this one particularly noteworthy. Recovered from ancient marine deposits, it reflects a time when the megalodon ruled Earth's oceans as the apex predator. Its sheer size and nearly flawless condition are a testament both to the immense scale of this giant shark and the remarkable fossilization processes that have preserved it for millions of years.

TAXONOMY

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Chondrichthyes
• Order: Lamniformes
• Family: Otodontidae
• Genus: Otodus
• Species: Otodus megalodon

GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

• Location: West Java, Indonesia 
• Age: late Oligocene to the early Pleistocene (15.9-2.6 million years ago)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• Dimensions: 5.95 inches (15.12 cm) along the longest slant x 5.59 inches (14.19 cm) along the second slant x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm) wide 
• Weight: 340 grams
• Total display dimensions: 

PROVENANCE 

• Specimens were acquired from the world's most prestigious private collector of Indonesian meg teeth. They represent the upper echelons of the market.

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