7.9 cm sharp tooth of Otodus sokolovi

7.9 cm sharp tooth of Otodus sokolovi

The 7.9 cm tooth of Otodus sokolovi is in excellent condition. The serration is clearly visible and very sharp. One of the two typical lateral teeth is perfectly preserved, while the second is slightly damaged. The enamel is light brown with many white patterns and a recognisable bourelette. The tooth root is quite solid and prominent. Otodus sokolovi is considered an important transitional form between the species Otodus auriculatus and Otodus angustidens in the evolutionary line of ‘megatooth’ sharks, which also includes the famous megalodon. O. sokolovi is characterised by large teeth with lateral serrations and distinctive lateral cusps, which distinguishes it from related species. Fossils of this shark are found mainly in the vicinity of Dakhla in the Western Sahara (Morocco).