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Self Bit Summerville 2.75" Angustiden
Self Bit Summerville 2.75" Angustiden
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Title: Rare 2.75" Summerville Angustidens Tooth with Prehistoric "Self-Inflicted" Feeding Bite
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Up for sale is a spectacular, conversation-piece Carcharocles angustidens shark tooth collected from Summerville, South Carolina. This Oligocene-epoch specimen measures 2.75 inches in slant height and features the deep gunmetal-to-black coloration that makes South Carolina fossils so iconic.
Up for sale is a spectacular, conversation-piece Carcharocles angustidens shark tooth collected from Summerville, South Carolina. This Oligocene-epoch specimen measures 2.75 inches in slant height and features the deep gunmetal-to-black coloration that makes South Carolina fossils so iconic.
What makes this particular tooth a true museum-grade rarity is its clear, undeniable prehistoric feeding pathology: a "self-inflicted" bite mark. During a high-impact predatory strike, this shark's jaw compressed violently, causing an overlapping tooth from the opposing jaw to slice directly across this blade. The resulting compression scar, indentation, and distorted serration pattern are frozen forever in the fossilized enamel.
This tooth is 100% authentic and completely natural with absolutely no repair, restoration, or paint.
Key Features & Condition:
- Locality: Summerville, South Carolina (Oligocene Epoch)
- Pathology: Clear, deep prehistoric bite indentation across the enamel face, resulting in beautifully distorted serrations and a unique wave in the blade structure.
- Serrations: Razor-sharp across both margins, exceptionally preserved despite the ancient impact zone.
- Side Cusps: Both distinctive Angustidens "ears" are present, robust, and fully intact.
- Bourlette: Rich, glossy, and highly defined, creating a gorgeous transition from root to enamel.
- Root: Solid, thick, and well-mineralized with zero rot or matrix damage.
Exact Measurements:
- Slant Height: 2.75 inches
- Width: [2.3"]
Pathology teeth with clear predatory battle damage are highly sought after by advanced collectors, as they offer a literal snapshot of prehistoric behavior. Please see all high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the bite marks. The item pictured is the exact specimen you will receive. Shipped securely with tracking and full insurance.
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