leading to the identification of multiple species within the genus
making it a favorite among collectors
while the inner chambers were filled with gas or fluid that allowed it to control buoyancy and move efficiently through ancient seas
Its unique chemical composition prevented decomposition and scavenging
especially in finer grades
XL 4.8" Quality Megalodon Shark Tooth Serrated Fossil Natural Miocene Age COA Ankle leading to the identification ofLocation: South Carolina, United States Weight: 6. 9 Ounces Dimensions: 4. 8 Inches Long, 4 Inches Wide, 0. 9 Inches Thick Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The item pictured is the one you will receive. Early Miocene to Pliocene, 5 23 million years old Megalodon, meaning big tooth, was a massive extinct shark that ruled the oceans from 23 to 5 million years ago, during the Miocene to Pliocene epochs. Far larger than any modern shark,