HUGE OTODUS Vertebra SHARK FOSSIL Bones Paleontology Megalodon 55 million years

Huge Otodus obliquus Vertebrae Shark Bones Fossil. AGE : EOCENE (50 Million Years). LOCATION : Sidi Chennane Basin, Morocco.

This is a huge Otodus obliquus vertebrae fossil, measuring 4 inches (10 cm), from the Eocene epoch (50 million years ago). This impressive specimen, found in the Sidi Chennane Basin in Morocco, is a rare and well-preserved piece of the ancient shark's skeletal structure. Sourced from the phosphate deposits, this fossil captures the size and power of one of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. Otodus obliquus, an extinct species of mackerel shark, lived approximately 60 to 45 million years ago during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs. Fossil remains found in marine deposits around the world provide evidence of its existence.

Notably, Otodus obliquus was one of the largest sharks of its time, with estimated lengths reaching up to 30 feet (9 meters) or more. Our team takes pride in professional packaging to safeguard the fossils during transit. Our collection boasts top-quality fossils, curated with care and expertise. We exclusively sell fossils that we discover during our weekly excavation trips, guaranteeing their authenticity and uniqueness. Our commitment to sharing our passion for fossils is reflected in our very reasonable prices.

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