Fossil Great White Chile 2.98"

This fossil tooth comes from Chile, a region known for its rich, natural coloring. It has sharp, intact serrations and a worn tip, showing signs of ancient use. One root lobe has been reattached and stabilized.

During the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, Great White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) were already powerful apex predators, much like they are today. These sharks lived in warm coastal waters, including those off what is now Chile, which were teeming with marine life.

Their diet likely included marine mammals like seals and small whales, as well as large fish and other sharks. Fossil evidence shows they had strong jaws and serrated teeth perfect for tearing through flesh and bone—traits that made them dominant hunters in their ecosystem. Their presence in Chile’s fossil record suggests these waters were once a rich hunting ground for these sharks, making it a great location for their teeth to fossilize.