{"product_id":"ancient-predator-fossilized-otodus-shark-tooth-in-matrix-2","title":"Ancient Predator: Fossilized Otodus Shark Tooth in Matrix #2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCapture a piece of prehistoric history with this genuine \u003cb\u003eOtodus shark tooth fossil\u003c\/b\u003e. These teeth belonged to \u003ci\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/i\u003e, a massive prehistoric super-predator that ruled the oceans during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, roughly \u003cb\u003e40 to 60 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike loose teeth, this specimen remains partially embedded in its \u003cb\u003enatural limestone matrix\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a rare glimpse into the geological environment where it was preserved for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Fossil\u003c\/b\u003e: A genuine \u003ci\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/i\u003e tooth, featuring the characteristic broad, triangular crown and robust root typical of this ancient species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eNatural Matrix\u003c\/b\u003e: The tooth is displayed in the original rock (matrix) in which it was discovered, providing a rugged, organic aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003e3D Floating Display\u003c\/b\u003e: Presented in a minimalist \u003cb\u003ewhite floating frame\u003c\/b\u003e that holds the specimen securely between flexible, archival-safe membranes, giving the illusion that the fossil is suspended in mid-air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe History and Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The \u003ci\u003eOtodus\u003c\/i\u003e shark was a dominant prehistoric predator and is widely considered an ancestral relative of the famous Megalodon. These fossils serve as a powerful reminder of the earth's ancient oceanic past and the evolution of apex predators. As a display piece, it represents \u003cb\u003eresilience, survival, and the enduring power of nature\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossil Size: Approx. 5cm x 5.5cm x 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 107g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starlight⭐Tarot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43131521499249,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/2673\/1377\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c0e86587-82df-405d-af00-1a39f0373cad.png?v=1775794029","url":"https:\/\/starlighttarot.com.au\/products\/ancient-predator-fossilized-otodus-shark-tooth-in-matrix-2","provider":"Starlight⭐Tarot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}