2" Quality Hastalis Mako Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA
Location: South Carolina, United States
Weight: 0.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 2 Inches Tall, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick
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Early Miocene, 5-11 million years old
The Hastalis Mako, or Isurus Hastalis, was a mako shark species that lived during the Miocene epoch, around 11 to 5 million years ago. This large and agile predator could grow up to 4 meters (13 feet) in length, featuring a streamlined body and a pointed snout with sharp teeth. Fossil evidence of Hastalis has been found in multiple regions worldwide, including the United States, Europe, and South America. It was likely a dominant open-ocean predator, feeding on fish, squid, and marine mammals.
The teeth of Hastalis closely resemble those of modern-day mako sharks, but they are larger and more robust in shape. While it was originally classified under the Isurus genus, later research led to its reclassification as a separate genus due to its distinct features. Overall, Hastalis is a key species for understanding the evolution and diversity of ancient sharks, as well as the ecological balance between predators and prey in Miocene marine ecosystems.
