Sokolovi (Auriculatus) Shark Tooth – Collector’s Fossil Treasure

Ancient Ocean Predator: 42-Million-Year-Old Sokolovi Shark Tooth from Morocco's Sahara

This magnificent fossilized tooth belongs to Otodus sokolovi (auriculatus), a colossal prehistoric shark that dominated the ancient seas during the Late Eocene epoch, approximately 42 million years ago. Discovered in the fossil-rich deposits near Dakhla, Morocco, this specimen showcases the characteristic triangular crown and robust root that made these apex predators so formidable.

The Sokolovi shark was truly a giant of its time, reaching lengths of up to 31 feet (9.5 meters) - comparable to today's largest Great White sharks but with teeth nearly twice as large. While modern Great White shark teeth typically measure 1-2 inches, this ancient behemoth's teeth could reach an impressive 5 inches in length, making them perfect tools for crushing the bones of early whales and other marine megafauna.

These remarkable sharks lived during a time when Morocco's Western Sahara was covered by warm, tropical seas. They eventually went extinct as ocean temperatures cooled and their preferred prey evolved different survival strategies. The fossilization process preserved this tooth through millions of years of mineral replacement, transforming organic material into the stunning fossil you see today.

Add this piece of prehistoric marine history to your collection today and own a genuine relic from the age of giants!

Weight:  74 Gram

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