Description

Sperm Whale Tooth (251208b)

Species: Physeteroidea indet.

Age: Miocene Epoch, 23 million years old

Location: Cooper River, Charleston, South Carolina

These teeth were discovered while diving in the rivers and bays of South Carolina, which helps to explain their intact nature. Oftentimes, if these teeth wash ashore, they are heavily damaged from wave and tidal action. These whales were around during the same time as Megalodon and often fell prey to it, as evidenced by rib bones and other remains with shark bite marks. But as you can see from he size and shape of the teeth, the whales were not defenseless.

This tooth is in excellent condition and has been sealed with mineral oil for preservation.

The offer includes a float frame stand and Certificate of Authenticity.