A beautiful natural Megalodon tooth fossil from North Carolina USA. An authentic specimen with no restoration or repair. Recovered by a diver some 40 miles off the shores of Wilmington, only cleaned with water and vinegar. Makes a perfect present or a part of your collection.

For twenty million years, the world's oceans were home to a monstrous shark, named the 'Megalodon' (meaning 'large tooth'). Then suddenly, without explanation, the 18-metre-long (50 foot) super predator disappeared. Past research suggests that the Megalodon went missing 2.6 million years ago alongside a wave of marine extinction.

Megalodon was not only the biggest shark in the world, but one of the largest fish ever to exist. Estimates suggest it grew approximately 18 meters in length, three times longer than the largest recorded great white shark. Without a complete Megalodon skeleton, these figures are based on the size of the animal's teeth. These teeth can tell us a lot, such as what these massive animals ate.

It is estimated that its jaw would span 2.7 by 3.4 metres wide, easily big enough to swallow two adult people side-by-side.These jaws were lined with 276 teeth, and studies reconstructing the shark's bite force suggest that it may have been one of the most powerful predators ever to have existed.

Humans have been measured with a bite force of around 1,317 Newtons (N), while great white sharks have been predicted to be able to bite down with a force of 18,216N. Researchers have estimated that Megalodon had a bite of between 108,514 and 182,201N.

This is a very rare collectible item which could be a jaw dropping part of your house decorating or a unique present for someone special. This can be passed from generation to generation and will keep getting more valuable.

Coming with a certificate of authenticity verified and signed by authorities of New Zealand.

Check my other items too, open to offers. Please, let me know if you're interested in buying multiple teeth. I'll give you a rebate on your purchase.