{"product_id":"megalodon-tooth-fossil-specimen-1","title":"Megalodon Tooth - Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMined from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Peace River region, Florida, U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Miocene to Pliocene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 23-3.6 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis one of a kind megalodon tooth fossil specimen from Florida, U.S.A. features a bold triangular shape with a wide black root and gray-green enamel blade. The tooth has a dramatic two-tone appearance, with the dark fossilized root contrasting against the lighter enamel face. Fine natural striations run down the blade, and the edges show visible serration detail, giving the piece a powerful prehistoric display quality. The specimen appears naturally worn with mineral staining, edge chipping, and surface texture consistent with a fossilized marine tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eMegalodon, scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, was one of the largest predatory sharks to ever live, roaming ancient oceans roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Fossil teeth are the most common remains because shark skeletons are made mostly of cartilage, while teeth fossilize much more easily. Florida is one of the classic U.S. localities for megalodon teeth, especially from phosphate-rich marine deposits, river beds, and coastal fossil zones connected to the Hawthorn Group and related Miocene to Pliocene formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eSpiritually, fossil shark teeth are often associated with strength, protection, survival, courage, and ancient ocean energy. Megalodon teeth in particular are commonly viewed as symbols of power, resilience, confidence, and primal instinct, making them popular with fossil collectors, ocean lovers, and those drawn to bold natural history pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1pc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph. We do what we can to buy good quality products and price them honestly. The rocks may differ from the photos, but we hope we do them justice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320297894058,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/MegalodonTooth-565-2.jpg?v=1778885087","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/hi\/products\/megalodon-tooth-fossil-specimen-1","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}