Otodus Obliquus Fossil Shark Tooth, Moroccan Specimen

This Otodus obliquus fossil shark tooth is a distinctive Moroccan specimen with the strong triangular crown and substantial structure associated with this important prehistoric species. Recovered from the Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, it represents a predator that lived tens of millions of years before Megalodon dominated later oceans. The tooth has been repaired, and this is clearly stated in the specimen details for transparency. Its characterful proportions and ancient origin make it an interesting choice for collectors who want to explore the evolutionary history of the megatooth sharks through individual fossil specimens.

Specimen Details

✓ Species: Otodus obliquus
✓ Age: Paleocene to Early Eocene, approximately 60–45 million years ago
✓ Location: Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco
✓ Tooth Size: 33mm x 47mm (approximately)
✓ Weight: 15g
✓ Repaired: Yes – the tooth has been repaired.

The History of Otodus Obliquus

Otodus obliquus lived at a fascinating point in shark evolution, during the Paleocene to Early Eocene, when marine ecosystems were changing rapidly after the extinction event that ended the Cretaceous. The species is regarded as an early member of the lineage leading toward Megalodon and is one of the classic fossil sharks of the Moroccan phosphate deposits.

Its teeth are readily distinguished by their triangular crowns and generally smooth cutting margins, with some examples retaining lateral cusplets beside the main crown. Large individuals were formidable predators, and published estimates have placed them at around 9–10 metres in length.

The Oulad Abdoun Basin near Khouribga is especially famous among fossil collectors because its phosphate deposits contain abundant remains of ancient marine vertebrates, including Otodus teeth. The gradual appearance of serrations in later relatives provides an intriguing window into how the megatooth shark lineage changed over tens of millions of years.

Make this Moroccan Otodus obliquus tooth part of your collection and preserve a fascinating chapter from the evolutionary history of giant sharks. It is also a distinctive gift for anyone captivated by fossils and prehistoric marine life.