Shark fossil tooth - otodus obliquus
Shark fossil tooth - otodus obliquus

Shark Tooth – Otodus obliquus

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This fossilized shark tooth, measuring (5.1 x 3.4 cm) comes from Otodus obliquus, a giant mackerel shark species that lived millions of years ago—discovered in Morocco.

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Shark Tooth – Otodus obliquus
Measurements: 5.1 length,  3.4 cm width

This fossilized shark tooth was found in Morocco.
It belongs to Otodus obliquus, an extinct species of giant mackerel shark that lived during the Paleocene to Eocene epoch (approx. 60–45 million years ago).

Otodus obliquus – The Ancient Apex Predator
Time Period: Early Paleogene period, around 60–45 million years ago.
Size: These sharks could grow up to 9–12 meters (30–40 feet) long.
Tooth Structure: Large, triangular, smooth-edged teeth with visible vertical striations (unlike later Megalodon relatives, which had serrated edges).
Diet: Likely preyed on large fish, smaller sharks, and possibly marine reptiles.
Why are Otodus Teeth Found in Morocco?
Morocco is famous for its rich phosphate deposits, which contain an abundance of prehistoric marine fossils. During the Eocene, Morocco was covered by a shallow, warm ocean, making it a prime location for ancient sharks like Otodus. The phosphate mines in the Khouribga region yield some of the world’s best-preserved shark teeth.
Scientific Importance
Otodus obliquus is considered an early ancestor of Carcharocles megalodon, the largest shark to ever live. Its fossils help scientists trace the evolutionary lineage of giant predatory sharks.

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