Dusky Shark Tooth
Carcharhinus obscurus
A broad, finely serrated triangular upper tooth with a slight lean, common in mixed requiem shark finds.
- Typical size
- 0.5–1.25 in
- How often it turns up
- Common
- Collecting
- Check local rules
- Handling
- Sharp edges
Beach-found teeth above the waterline are generally fine to keep. Digging in rivers, on state land, or on submerged bottoms needs a Florida fossil permit.
How to tell it apart
- Fine, even serrations
- Slightly oblique triangular crown
- Wide, flat root
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