4.5 cm sharp tooth of Palaeocarcharodon Orientalis

4.5 cm sharp tooth of Palaeocarcharodon Orientalis

The 4.5 cm large tooth of Palaeocarcharodon Orientalis has a beautiful and sharp dentition. The enamel is richly coloured with reddish and brown elements. The two lateral, characteristic secondary teeth are well preserved and recognisable. The Paleocarcharodon is also known as the white dwarf shark and lived in the Paleocene. The tooth has been slightly restored at the root.