Megalodon Shark Tooth Replica
$53.00
Examine the predatory power of California’s ancient oceans with this 5.5-inch Megalodon tooth. This 1:1 museum cast features authentic serrations and root detail.
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Description
Megalodon shark tooth replica measures 5.5 inches. This museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of an Otodus megalodon tooth is a life-size replica from a mature adult specimen.
Megalodon Shark Tooth Replica Dimensions
- Length (Slant Height): 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) — Measured from the tip of the crown to the furthest corner of the root.
- Width (Root Breadth): 5.13 inches (13.0 cm) — The widest point across the top of the root.
- Height (Thickness): 1.15 inches (2.9 cm) — The maximum depth of the tooth at the thickest part of the root.
Product Details
- Material: Museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen.
- Anatomical Accuracy: Furthermore, it captures the crisp serrations and the distinct “V” shaped neck (bourlette) of the Miocene-era giant.
- Origin: Made in USA.
Megalodon shark tooth replica scientific information
- Bite Force: For example, this massive predator had a bite force of over 108,000 newtons, which allowed it to crush the ribs of small whales.
- Feeding Strategy: Because of its serrated edges, it functioned as a high-powered sawing tool to remove large chunks of tissue.
- Morphology: In addition, the tooth features a thick root and a robust lingual protuberance for extra stability during a strike.
Scientific Classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Chondrichthyes
- Order: Lamniformes
- Family: †Otodontidae
- Genus: †Otodus
- Species: O. megalodon
- Binomial Name: Otodus megalodon (Agassiz, 1843).
- Temporal Range: Early Miocene–Pliocene, approximately 23–3.6 million years ago.
- Conservation Status: Extinct
Additionally, you can examine the evolutionary contrast between the specialized, serrated enamel of this 5.5-inch Miocene predator and the primitive, bony shearing plates featured on the Dunkleosteus terrelli Jaw Replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.5 × 5.13 × 1.15 in |
| International Shark Awareness Day - July 14th | International Shark Awareness Day is celebrated on July 14th each year. It's a day to educate people about the importance of sharks to the ocean, dispel myths, and promote conservation efforts. |
| Shark Week - July 7-13 2025! | Cause: To dispel the myths surrounding sharks and promote the important role they play in marine ecosystems. Watch on The Discover Channel. |
