{"product_id":"2-big-shark-tooth","title":"2\" BIG SHARK TOOTH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eshark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most commonly found marine fossils and offers fascinating insights into the ancient oceans and the evolution of sharks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eShark teeth are \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003efossilized remnants\u003c\/strong\u003e of shark dentition. Unlike human teeth, \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eshark teeth are continuously replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout their lives, and a single shark may shed thousands of teeth over a lifetime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"240\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Key Characteristics of a Shark tooth :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature                          Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                           \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition                 \u003c\/strong\u003eFossilized shark teeth are made of calcium phosphate (mainly                                               apatite), but over time, they fossilize and absorb minerals from                                             the surrounding  sediments, giving them a range of colors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range                    \u003c\/strong\u003eCan date from the Cretaceous period (~145 million years ago) to                                           the present. Most common fossil teeth are from the Miocene and                                         Pliocene Epochs (5 to 23 million years ago).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor                              \u003c\/strong\u003eVaries based on the minerals in the sediment — black, brown,                                                gray, tan, or even blue or red hues.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape                          \u003c\/strong\u003e   Depends on the species and diet:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                            \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eTriangular with serrated edges\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used for cutting flesh (e.g., \u003cem data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eMegalodon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003eGreat White\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003eNeedle-like\u003c\/strong\u003e: For grasping fish (e.g., Sand Tigers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eFlat, rounded\u003c\/strong\u003e: For crushing shells (e.g., Bullhead sharks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003eCommon Types of Fossil Shark Teeth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eMegalodon (\u003cem data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eCarcharocles megalodon\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1685\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMassive triangular teeth, up to 7\", very collectible and valuable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eOtodus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1769\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAn ancestor of Megalodon with large, robust teeth and some without serrations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003eCarcharhinus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Requiem sharks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1888\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSmaller, curved teeth, often found in fossil beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eSqualicorax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1961\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAlso called the \"crow shark\", with distinctive serrated edges.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2052\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Snaggletooth shark\", notable for its curved and jagged tooth edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eWhere They're Found\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003eFlorida (USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Venice Beach is called the \"Shark Tooth Capital of the World\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rivers and fossil pits yield excellent specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eMaryland\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calvert Cliffs are a famous Miocene fossil site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003eMorocco\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich in marine fossils, including shark teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003eAustralia \u0026amp; Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e: Also important fossil locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003eCollecting \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\" data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2547\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2586\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2586\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003ePrice Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2604\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eCommon small teeth: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2626\"\u003e$1–10\u003c\/strong\u003e. Megalodon teeth: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003e$100 to several thousand\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2734\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2733\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2734\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eGentle brushing and sometimes soaking in water or vinegar (depending on condition).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2822\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2838\" data-start=\"2824\"\u003eFake Teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2839\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eSome teeth are \u003cstrong data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003ecast replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for large Megalodon teeth. Authentic ones show wear, mineralization, and sometimes small chips or cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3019\"\u003eSharks have \u003cstrong data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"3031\"\u003eno bones\u003c\/strong\u003e, so \u003cstrong data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"3048\"\u003eteeth and vertebrae\u003c\/strong\u003e are the most common fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5 to 10 gm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Due to the unique nature of each fossil, your item may vary slightly from the picture shown. All items are randomly and intuitively chosen. All items are cleansed with white sage before being shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All crystal healing information provided is intended for spiritual guidance. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karmas Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589593710834,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5676\/6706\/files\/58_83ada6a2-cb0d-4268-888b-747170661ab0.jpg?v=1747973945","url":"https:\/\/4403d4-5d.myshopify.com\/pl\/products\/2-big-shark-tooth","provider":"Karma's Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}