2.8" Quality Megalodon Shark Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA

Location: South Carolina, United States

Weight: 4.2 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.8 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick 

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Early Miocene to Pliocene, 5-23 million years old

The Megalodon, literally translating to “big tooth,” was an extinct shark species that existed from around 23 to 5 million years ago, spanning the Early Miocene through the end of the Pliocene epoch. Previously classified within the Lamnidae family, it is closely related to the modern great white shark. Recognized as one of the largest predators in Earth’s history, the Megalodon continues to intrigue researchers and enthusiasts alike. Key questions remain: Was this apex predator merely an oversized great white, or could it still inhabit the ocean’s remotest depths?

The earliest fossils of Megalodon (Otodus megalodon, formerly classified as Carcharodon or Carcharocles megalodon) date back about 20 million years. This massive shark ruled the oceans for the next 13 million years before becoming extinct around 2.6 million years ago. Megalodon was not only the largest shark ever known but also one of the biggest fish species to have existed. It is estimated to have reached lengths of 15 to 18 meters, roughly three times the size of the largest great white shark. Since no complete Megalodon skeleton has been found, these estimates are based on its teeth, which can grow up to 18 centimeters long. The name Megalodon means “large tooth,” and these teeth provide important clues about the creature’s diet and lifestyle.