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
Isurus Hastalis, commonly called the Hastalis Mako, was a species of mako shark that inhabited the oceans during the Miocene epoch, roughly 11 to 5 million years ago. This sizeable and swift predator reached lengths up to 4 meters (13 feet), characterized by a streamlined body and pointed snout lined with sharp teeth. Fossilized remains have been recovered from diverse regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, and South America. Hastalis was likely a dominant open-ocean predator, preying on fish, squid, and marine mammals.
The teeth of Hastalis share similarities with modern mako sharks but are notably larger and more robust. Initially placed within the Isurus genus, Hastalis has been reclassified into its own genus due to 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.
