2.2" Quality Hastalis Mako Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA
Location: South Carolina, United States
Weight: 0.6 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Tall, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Early Miocene, 5-11 million years old
Hastalis Mako (Isurus hastalis) was a powerful species of mako shark that lived during the Miocene epoch (11–5 million years ago). Reaching lengths of up to 4 meters (13 feet), it was a fast, streamlined predator with a sleek body, pointed snout, and razor-sharp teeth. Fossil discoveries across the United States, Europe, and South America reveal its wide distribution in ancient seas. As a dominant hunter of the open ocean, Hastalis preyed on fish, squid, and even small marine mammals, making it a key predator in Miocene marine ecosystems.
Hastalis teeth exhibit close resemblance to those of contemporary mako sharks, though they are notably larger and possess a more robust morphology. Initially assigned to the Isurus genus, Hastalis has been reclassified into its own genus based on distinctive anatomical traits. This species is pivotal for advancing knowledge of shark evolution and diversity, as well as shedding light on predator-prey interactions within ancient marine ecosystems.
