1.8" Quality Hastalis Mako Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA
Location: South Carolina, United States
Weight: 0.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Tall, 1.3 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick
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Early Miocene, 5-11 million years old
Hastalis Mako (Isurus hastalis) was a large, fast-swimming shark that lived during the Miocene epoch, roughly 11–5 million years ago. Reaching up to 4 meters (13 feet) in length, it had a sleek, streamlined body, a pointed snout, and sharp teeth perfectly adapted for hunting. Fossils of Hastalis have been found across the United States, Europe, and South America, showing its wide distribution in ancient oceans. As a dominant open-ocean predator, it likely fed on fish, squid, and small marine mammals, playing a key role in Miocene marine ecosystems.
Hastalis teeth resemble those of today's mako sharks but are notably larger and sturdier. Initially grouped under the Isurus genus, Hastalis has been reclassified into its own genus because of its unique characteristics. This species plays a crucial role in studying the evolution and variety of ancient sharks, shedding light on predator-prey dynamics in prehistoric marine ecosystems.
