Partial fossil tooth of the Megalodon 13 cm

Partial shark tooth of the extinct Megalodon shark.

Biggest shark ever

The Megalodon shark was a giant among predatory fish. He could reach a length of 18 meters and had sperm whales and other cetaceans on the menu. The shark appeared some 18 million years ago and supposedly died out 1.5 million years ago.

Location and habitat

The Megalodon shark was found in all major oceans. This tooth was found in the Edisto River in South Caroline USA. The river is known for its wealth of fossils, in particular Megalodon teeth.