Authentic Otodus Obliquus Shark Tooth on Matrix from Morocco

Glimpse into the Ancient Ocean: Otodus Obliquus on Matrix

Journey back in time with this remarkable Otodus Obliquus tooth on matrix from the Oulad Abdoun Basin, Morocco. This isn't just a fossil; it's a window into an ancient world where colossal sharks patrolled the prehistoric seas. This particular specimen is truly exceptional, featuring a beautifully preserved tooth still embedded within its original rock matrix, just as it was discovered. The matrix measures an impressive 107mm x 104mm, with the entire piece weighing a substantial 433 grams. The magnificent tooth itself measures approximately 56mm x 48mm.

This extraordinary Otodus Obliquus tooth hails from the Paleocene to Eocene epochs, making it an astonishing 45 to 60 million years old! During this ancient era, the region now known as the Oulad Abdoun Basin in Morocco was submerged beneath a vast, shallow ocean. As these gigantic Otodus Obliquus sharks, known for continuously shedding their teeth throughout their lives, lost their formidable dentition, the teeth would sink to the seabed. Over countless millennia, these shed teeth became enveloped in layers of sediment. Through a process called permineralization, minerals from the surrounding rock slowly replaced the organic material of the tooth, transforming it into the dense, beautiful fossil you see today. Otodus obliquus was a truly formidable apex predator, a massive mackerel shark often regarded as the ancestor of the legendary Megalodon. Scientists estimate that these ocean giants could reach astonishing lengths of up to 9 meters (30 feet)!

This rare and exceptionally preserved specimen is an absolute must-have for any serious fossil collector, and it makes an incredibly unique and thoughtful gift for anyone fascinated by the wonders of natural history. Seize this opportunity to own a tangible fragment of Earth's ancient, awe-inspiring past!

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