GRADE 10 COLLECTOR SPECIMEN 2.65" ISURUS HASTALIS ( EXTINCT WHITE SHARK ) TOOTH FROM RARE LOCATION

Sand Quarry - Liessel (North Brabant), Holland

LOWER MIOCENE PERIOD:  23 million years ago

This giant and spectacular fossil tooth is of the extinct Mako shark called Isurus hastalis.  This prehistoric shark is a member of the White Shark family.  Teeth from Isurus hastalis look remarkably similar to the modern Great White Shark less the serrations.  Little is known about this species and it is classified in the genus Isurus (Mako) due to its characteristic smooth edges.  Some consider this shark the "Grandfather of the Great White". 

This beautiful specimen is one of the finest teeth we have ever see come from this site.  It is a stunning GRADE 10 collector quality specimen and highly recommended for advanced shark tooth collections from unique world sites.  This tooth is a very large example as well as beautifully preserved.  It is a lateral tooth which comes from the side of the jaw and it is from a highly unusual location.  From an old private European collection, this specimen was acquired from the original prospector who retrieved this fine example from a sand quarry in Liessel, Holland.  The enamel is beautifully patterned with warm silver and bronze tones over a dark charcoal base.  There is NO REPAIR AND NO RESTORATION.  Perfect for the collector looking for exotic specimens.  THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL ONE WE WILL BE LISTING FROM THIS COLLECTION.  The tooth is completely natural and genuine with no enhancement.  In most cases, exceptionally large and rare teeth are in less than desirable condition but it is their sheer size that makes them in demand.  Here is a tooth that puts most teeth to shame even in sizes much smaller than it is. 

 ULTRA-RARE PRESERVATION FROM UNIQUE SITE NOT COMMERCIALLY PREVALENT - RECOMMENDED!!!

2.65" in length on the diagonal edge

SOLD     SHM001     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only  

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