Snaggletooth Shark Tooth
Hemipristis serra
An extinct shark's tooth with huge, hooked serrations along a curved blade — one of Florida's most sought-after finds.
- Typical size
- 0.75–2 in
- How often it turns up
- Uncommon and prized
- 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
- Large coarse serrations like saw teeth
- Strongly curved, hooked crown
- Often orange, cream or grey
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