Great White Shark Tooth
Carcharodon carcharias
A broad triangular tooth with coarse serrations, the modern cousin of megalodon and a genuine trophy find.
- Typical size
- 1–2.5 in
- How often it turns up
- Rare
- 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
- Broad triangle with visible coarse serrations
- Thick root with a shallow notch
- Usually grey, black or tan when fossil
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