{"product_id":"lg-pristine-bone-valley-hemipristis-1-695","title":"LG Pristine Bone Valley Hemipristis 1.695\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large Hemi is in virtually perfect condition, with minor damage. It also features extra serrations in the back left corner. It has beautiful steel blue colored enamel and a bone white root, these photos were taken with studio lights and a professional camera, the blue is slightly less vibrant in normal lighting, as seen in the last photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1nrjzdz\"\u003eWhy are they called snaggletooth sharks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eThe name “snaggletooth” comes from the unusual shape of their teeth. In sharks like the extinct \u003cstrong data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the living \u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"199\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis elongata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the teeth don’t form a uniform cutting edge like in most sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"310\"\u003eInstead, each tooth has \u003cstrong data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"334\"\u003eone side with large, coarse serrations and the other side nearly smooth or finely serrated\u003c\/strong\u003e. This asymmetry gives the teeth a jagged, uneven appearance, which led to the name \u003cem data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"512\"\u003esnaggletooth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"534\" data-section-id=\"178lxwy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"534\" data-section-id=\"178lxwy\"\u003eDiet and habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eSnaggletooth sharks were active marine predators that lived in \u003cstrong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"619\"\u003ewarm, shallow coastal seas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fossils of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shark-references.com\/species\/view\/Hemipristis-serra\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are especially common in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Miocene\"\u003eMiocene\u003c\/a\u003e deposits, where marine ecosystems supported a wide range of prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eTheir diet likely included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"833\" data-section-id=\"1bredxp\"\u003eMedium-sized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Miocene_fish_of_North_America\"\u003efish\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"855\" data-section-id=\"l9vrow\"\u003eSmaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Miocene_sharks\"\u003esharks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"874\" data-section-id=\"1e9pnqd\"\u003eOther \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3953850\/\"\u003emarine animals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eTheir tooth design suggests a \u003cstrong data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"930\"\u003egrip-and-slice feeding style\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to seize prey and tear flesh efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eThe modern \u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis elongata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e lives in similar environments today, favoring coastal waters in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Indo-Pacific\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1162\" data-section-id=\"ejyk03\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1162\" data-section-id=\"ejyk03\"\u003eModern species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eToday, the snaggletooth lineage is represented by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shark-references.com\/species\/view\/Hemipristis-elongata\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis elongata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eIt is found in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1293\" data-section-id=\"f0l7vj\"\u003eThe Indo-Pacific region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1321\" data-section-id=\"1tx79fi\"\u003eCoastal waters of Southeast Asia, Australia, and East Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eWhile smaller than \u003cstrong data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it still retains the same distinctive\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shark-references.com\/post\/521\"\u003e tooth design\u003c\/a\u003e that defines the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1530\" data-section-id=\"mklc60\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1530\" data-section-id=\"mklc60\"\u003eTooth morphology compared to other sharks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003eSnaggletooth shark teeth are highly specialized and show a clear distinction between \u003cstrong data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eupper teeth and lower teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e, each serving a different function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eUpper teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1748\" data-section-id=\"1x5vbxw\"\u003eBroad and triangular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1773\" data-section-id=\"knqxb5\"\u003eStrongly asymmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1799\" data-section-id=\"1j2l5yt\"\u003eOne edge has large, coarse serrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1841\" data-section-id=\"8oggyg\"\u003eThe opposite edge is smoother or finely serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1894\" data-section-id=\"wy0bas\"\u003eBuilt primarily for slicing and tearing flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eLower teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1962\" data-section-id=\"13d8vn1\"\u003eNarrower and more elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1994\" data-section-id=\"zb9hb4\"\u003eOften more curved or hook-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"2029\" data-section-id=\"1nr8vro\"\u003eSerrations are smaller, finer, or more uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2080\" data-section-id=\"vtpaov\"\u003eBetter suited for gripping and holding prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eThis combination creates an effective feeding system where \u003cstrong data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003elower teeth secure prey and upper teeth do most of the cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003eCompared to other sharks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2284\" data-section-id=\"fhcylm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcharodon carcharias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has more uniform, triangular teeth designed for consistent slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2397\" data-section-id=\"zbmssn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has large, symmetrical teeth built for cutting and crushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003eSnaggletooth sharks stand out because of their \u003cstrong data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003easymmetry and division of function between upper and lower teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them easy to recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2658\" data-section-id=\"rmmfa7\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2658\" data-section-id=\"rmmfa7\"\u003eWhy snaggletooth teeth are collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2702\"\u003eTeeth from \u003cstrong data-end=\"2754\" data-start=\"2713\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially popular among collectors for several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3247\" data-start=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2923\" data-start=\"2817\" data-section-id=\"2wavva\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eDistinctive appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The uneven serrations make them instantly recognizable, even to beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3035\" data-start=\"2924\" data-section-id=\"11c98rz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2926\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e – Upper and lower teeth look noticeably different, giving collectors multiple forms to seek out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3126\" data-start=\"3036\" data-section-id=\"23zgc5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3054\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003eSharp detail\u003c\/strong\u003e – Well-preserved specimens can retain crisp serrations and fine edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3247\" data-start=\"3127\" data-section-id=\"1b47722\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3129\"\u003eHistorical range\u003c\/strong\u003e – They come from rich Miocene deposits, tying them to a well-known prehistoric marine ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3431\" data-start=\"3249\"\u003eAlthough they are found in multiple localities, truly high-quality examples—with sharp serrations, intact tips, and minimal wear—are much harder to come by and are especially valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3474\" data-start=\"3438\" data-section-id=\"1f9og8h\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3474\" data-start=\"3438\" data-section-id=\"1f9og8h\"\u003eEvolutionary success and decline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3627\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003eThe snaggletooth lineage was highly successful during the Miocene, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"3589\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e acting as a capable coastal predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3888\" data-start=\"3629\"\u003eOver time, environmental changes and competition likely contributed to its decline. The modern \u003cstrong data-end=\"3767\" data-start=\"3724\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis elongata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis the last surviving representative, preserving the same unique tooth design that made its ancestors effective hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"wkywqs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"wkywqs\"\u003eWhat is Bone Valley?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eBone Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous fossil-producing regions in the United States, located in central Florida. It’s not a single quarry, but a broad area within the \u003cstrong data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBone Valley Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily in Polk, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eThe name “Bone Valley” comes from the incredible abundance of fossil material found there—especially bones and teeth from marine animals. For over a century, the region has been mined for phosphate, and in the process, it has produced \u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eone of the richest concentrations of Miocene–Pliocene fossils in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"625\" data-section-id=\"ejuhc4\"\u003eWhy Bone Valley fossils are so collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"673\"\u003eBone Valley sits in a unique position for collectors—it offers \u003cstrong data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"736\"\u003ehigh-quality fossils with real scientific significance\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still being obtainable compared to many other famous fossil localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eKey reasons include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"897\"\u003ePhosphate preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e – The fossils are heavily mineralized, often dense and durable, which helps preserve fine detail like serrations on shark teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003eDiverse species\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fossils include a wide range of marine life, especially sharks like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eStrong visual appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bone Valley fossils are known for their darker colors—blacks, grays, and deep browns—which give them a bold, display-worthy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eHistorical importance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The region has been studied and collected for generations, making it a cornerstone of North American fossil collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eEven though large quantities of material have been recovered over time, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003ehigh-grade specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e—sharp, complete, and minimally worn—are still highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1725\" data-section-id=\"14djnff\"\u003eAge and environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBone Valley Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dates primarily to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eMiocene and Pliocene epochs\u003c\/strong\u003e, roughly 5 to 20 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003eAt that time, much of Florida was submerged under a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1940\"\u003ewarm, shallow sea\u003c\/strong\u003e. This environment supported:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"1992\" data-section-id=\"1q50gev\"\u003eLarge predatory sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2041\" data-start=\"2019\" data-section-id=\"1u4sdsk\"\u003eRays and bony fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2042\" data-section-id=\"1xl1vja\"\u003eMarine mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2061\" data-section-id=\"2rf4su\"\u003eOccasional terrestrial animals washed out to sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003eOver time, layers of sediment rich in phosphate built up on the seafloor, burying and preserving remains in remarkable detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2248\" data-section-id=\"1bo3fgc\"\u003eWhat makes Bone Valley fossils unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003eBone Valley fossils stand out for a few key reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003eHeavy mineralization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2369\"\u003eFossils are often unusually dense due to phosphate replacement, giving them a solid, almost stone-like feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003eDark coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2504\" data-start=\"2501\"\u003eMost specimens range from gray to jet black, sometimes with hints of blue or brown. This coloration comes from the chemistry of the surrounding sediments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003eSurface texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003eSome fossils are smooth and polished from natural movement in sediment, while others retain crisp edges and fine details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003eMixed environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2827\"\u003eWhile primarily marine, some fossils show evidence of transport, meaning material from different environments can end up preserved together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3014\" data-start=\"2977\" data-section-id=\"126ntjz\"\u003eColor rarity and collector appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3016\"\u003eColor plays a huge role in Bone Valley fossil desirability, especially with shark teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3106\" data-section-id=\"1j704f9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3127\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003eBlue coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly sought after and far less common than standard black or gray. Blue tones can range from soft slate to deeper steel-blue hues and are prized for their uniqueness and visual appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3320\" data-section-id=\"utgcr0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3342\" data-start=\"3322\"\u003eGreen coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Considered a true \u003cem data-end=\"3377\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003e“holy grail”\u003c\/em\u003e among collectors. Green Bone Valley teeth are extremely rare and often command significant attention when they appear. The color likely comes from specific mineral conditions during fossilization that only occur in very limited circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3812\" data-start=\"3624\"\u003eBecause each fossil forms in its own micro-environment, these unusual colors are unpredictable—making blue, orange and especially green specimens some of the most desirable pieces from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3851\" data-start=\"3819\" data-section-id=\"jp1xfa\"\u003eShark teeth from Bone Valley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3942\" data-start=\"3853\"\u003eShark teeth are the most iconic fossils from Bone Valley. Species commonly found include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4072\" data-start=\"3944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3989\" data-start=\"3944\" data-section-id=\"1eykq1h\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3987\" data-start=\"3946\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4035\" data-start=\"3990\" data-section-id=\"am7ynp\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4033\" data-start=\"3992\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHemipristis serra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4072\" data-start=\"4036\" data-section-id=\"is78cp\"\u003eVarious requiem and tiger sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4096\" data-start=\"4074\"\u003eThese teeth are often:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4256\" data-start=\"4098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4126\" data-start=\"4098\" data-section-id=\"6vwwhh\"\u003eThick and well-preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4184\" data-start=\"4127\" data-section-id=\"1u02bol\"\u003eDark in color, sometimes with rare blue or green hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4256\" data-start=\"4185\" data-section-id=\"md87pt\"\u003eEither smoothly worn or sharply serrated depending on their history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4362\" data-start=\"4258\"\u003eBecause sharks constantly replaced their teeth, the fossil record is especially rich in these specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fossils Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47710568972428,"sku":"3952","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3697\/5500\/files\/Untitled-34.jpg?v=1776787435","url":"https:\/\/fossilsonline.com\/products\/lg-pristine-bone-valley-hemipristis-1-695","provider":"Fossils Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}