Tr-J-K Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Have had this floating in my collection since I was about 10 or so. No idea what formation, or even where in the world it is from. Any idea? It seems river-worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sharks Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 A very water-worn Carcharocles, such as C. megalodon or C.chubutensis. It could also be C. angustidens or even C. auriculatus wit the side cusps worn off or broken. There's no limit to what you can accomplish when you're supposed to be doing something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Can we see a pic of the other side? I see no indication of cusps on this side so it seems to be megalodon. Megalodon can have some cusp usually a small rounded bump connected with the rest of the tooth enamel the farther back in lineage you go the further away from the enamel the cusp moves. Chubutensis has slightly more pronounced side cusps but are still more round and less heavilly serrated. Angustidens and auriculatus have really pronounced side cusps and tend to be away from the tooth enamel, also these cusps have deep serrations and are very pointy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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