New Members Louis71 Posted June 19, 2023 New Members Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hello. First Ive read that noone finds shark teeth in Hawaii. I have found teeth in other locations but this has me wondering. The shore on South Maui is full of coral and lava rock. There are A LOT of sharks here. Could this be a tooth that is worn down from the abrasive nature of the shore? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 No Enamel. Not a tooth. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debivort Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 yeah I agree with fossildude. It has a roughly shark tooth-like shape, but is probably a weathered piece of shell or coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vopros Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Looks like a coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikrogeophagus Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Maui doesn't have fossil deposits to my knowledge. You'd think modern shark teeth would wash up, but they generally don't on any of the islands I guess due to currents. It's still worthwhile to check out accumulations of gravel and shells on Maui as urchin tests and cowries pop up here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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