{"product_id":"xl-3-8-quality-megalodon-shark-tooth-serrated-fossil-natural-miocene-age-coa-06mqq268","title":"XL 3.8\" Quality Megalodon Shark Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: South Carolina, United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.3 Ounces \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3.8 Inches Long, 2.6 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Miocene to Pliocene, 5-23 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3946\" data-start=\"3502\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(180, 95, 6);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3543\" data-start=\"3502\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMegalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a prehistoric giant shark that lived between 23 and 5 million years ago and ruled the oceans as an apex predator. Growing up to 18 meters long, its massive size and powerful jaws allowed it to prey on whales, large fish, and marine mammals, dominating Miocene and Pliocene seas. Its enormous serrated teeth, some up to 18 centimeters, were constantly replaced, ensuring its role as the ultimate predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4411\" data-start=\"3948\"\u003eFossils of Megalodon, particularly teeth, have been discovered on every continent, reflecting its near-global distribution and importance in marine ecosystems. Museums and educational institutions display Megalodon teeth and skeletal reconstructions to teach visitors about ancient marine life, predator-prey dynamics, and evolutionary history. Collectors prize these teeth for their rarity, size, and the tangible connection they provide to prehistoric oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4870\" data-start=\"4413\"\u003eMegalodon’s adaptations—including its streamlined body, muscular tail, and powerful sensory abilities—made it highly efficient at hunting large prey. Bite marks on fossilized whales indicate their feeding strategies, revealing insights into the behavior of this extraordinary predator. Today, Megalodon continues to capture the imagination of scientists, educators, and enthusiasts alike, symbolizing prehistoric ocean dominance and evolutionary excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"733\" width=\"1261\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/Megalodon_New_11zon.jpg?v=1752243487\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JTS26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52102251249944,"sku":"06MQQ268","price":210.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A0693_1f67203f-a83d-4a9b-b895-6ad1bf684aa8.jpg?v=1779656864","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/xl-3-8-quality-megalodon-shark-tooth-serrated-fossil-natural-miocene-age-coa-06mqq268","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}