Pathological Shark Tooth
Selachimorpha
A twisted, split or hooked tooth deformed by injury or disease during growth — uncommon and collectible.
- Typical size
- Varies
- 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
- Bent, doubled or twisted crown
- Otherwise normal enamel and root
- Any species can produce one
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