Fossilized Squalicorax Shark Tooth

Approximately 1-1.25" Upper Cretaceous (70 million year old) and are commonly found near phosphate deposits near Khouribga, Morocco. Sold Individually  As a lamniform shark, Squalicorax likely had a similar appearance to the modern Great White shark. It is confirmed to have eaten dinosaurs, with evidence found in the metatarsal (foot bone) of a hadrosaurid containing a Squalicorax tooth. The prevailing belief is that the dinosaur was washed out to sea and scavenged by a Squalicorax that likely detected its scent in the water. Any creature that feeds on dinosaurs is automatically placed in our "impressive" category. All minerals and fossils vary slightly in size and shape. You will receive a high quality specimen of the selected item but not the exact one pictured. All minerals, gems, stones and fossils are guaranteed to be top quality; sourced from ethical vendors around the world.