7/8" Fossil Snaggletooth Shark Necklace

This pendant features a 7/8-inch fossil snaggletooth shark (Hemipristis serra) tooth, sourced from a legacy collection of Miocene-Pliocene specimens. Snaggletooth sharks are uncommon in the fossil trade, making quality specimens increasingly sought after by collectors.

The tooth is expertly wrapped with tarnish-resistant silver-plated wire for secure presentation and resin coated for durability. It hangs on a tan woven cord, measuring 21 inches and adjustable to 23 inches for comfortable wear.

Snaggletooth sharks earned their name from their distinctive hooked upper teeth, perfectly adapted for gripping slippery prey. These prehistoric predators, closely related to modern weasel sharks, patrolled warm coastal waters 5-15 million years ago. This specimen displays the characteristic curved crown and serrated edges that make Hemipristis serra instantly recognizable to fossil enthusiasts.

Please Note: Each tooth is a genuine, one-of-a-kind fossil specimen. Variations in color (from gray to tan), serration preservation, and minor surface wear are expected and reflect millions of years of natural fossilization.

Features:

• Species: Snaggletooth Shark (Hemipristis serra)
• Size: 7/8 inch (measured along longest edge)
• Age: Miocene-Pliocene epoch (5-15 million years old)
• Provenance: Legacy collection, ethically sourced
• Wire: Tarnish-resistant silver-plated, professionally wrapped
• Cord: Tan woven fiber, adjustable 21-23 inches
• Rarity: Uncommon in the fossil trade
  

• Craftsmanship: Handmade in the USA