Fin Lover Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi, all, I am new (I posted on the member intro, if you want to know why I'm asking what will be a very easy question for most of you). I'm learning to identify shark teeth with the help of a book that was recommended, as well as this forum, and a few sites. This tooth is confusing me, as it doesn't look like any of the options I've seen. I have a few guesses, but can anyone help me out? Found at either Edisto or Folly Beach in SC. Large serrations on one side and very small (and worn) serrations on the other side. Very big bulge where the nutrient groove is. Thank you so much! 3 Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 No idea, but that's a beautiful tooth. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hemipristis serra- Snaggle tooth shark 2 4 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yay, thank you! That was my hope, but it was a small tooth, so it threw me off. Thanks for the quick replies! Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemipristis Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Excellent photos, btw. Makes a fossil easier to ID. 2 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' George Santayana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I concur on the ID. It is likely a smaller posterior tooth judging by the size and the curvature. Hemis are always fun to find because the serrations are wicked awesome. Welcome to the forum--lots of great info (and members) here! Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 7 hours ago, hemipristis said: Excellent photos, btw. Makes a fossil easier to ID. Thank you, I tried. I was a little worried with it being my first post. Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 3 hours ago, digit said: I concur on the ID. It is likely a smaller posterior tooth judging by the size and the curvature. Hemis are always fun to find because the serrations are wicked awesome. Welcome to the forum--lots of great info (and members) here! Cheers. -Ken Thanks, Ken. They are one of my favorites so far. The first one I found was in matrix, so I couldn't see much of it. Definitely look like they could kick some butt. Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Shark teeth still in the matrix are extra cool. There is one extant species in this genus to give us an idea of what the larger extinct species might have looked like. The gamily name of weasel shark seems disrespectful. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemipristis Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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