{"product_id":"quality-bakersfield-mako-1-84","title":"Bakersfield C. planus 1.84\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis large Carcharodon planus (Mako) tooth is truly one-of-a-kind! It has a stunning coloration, with some dark spots from natural manganese staining\u003cspan\u003e. Found in \u003c\/span\u003eBakersfield, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo repair or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1usoloe\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived during the Paleogene, primarily in the Eocene to Oligocene (roughly 40–25 million years ago). It represents an earlier stage in the evolution of large lamniform sharks, before the fully developed cutting adaptations seen in later species like the great white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"178lxwy\" data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eDiet and habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e lived in warm, shallow marine environments that covered large parts of ancient coastlines. Its diet likely included fish and smaller marine animals, relying on speed and precision rather than brute force. The tooth structure suggests a feeding style focused on gripping and slicing softer prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mklc60\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eTooth morphology compared to other sharks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e teeth are very distinctive once you know what to look for. They are completely smooth-edged, with no serrations at all, and are typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"995\"\u003easymmetrical and curved rather than straight and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e. The crowns often lean to one side, giving them a slightly hooked or swept-back appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThey are also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003enoticeably thicker than teeth of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a more solid, heavy build despite often being smaller overall. This gives them a sturdy feel in hand compared to the flatter, more blade-like look of \u003cem data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003ehastalis\u003c\/em\u003eteeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eCompared to other sharks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nkyntf\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has broader, more symmetrical, and flatter teeth with clean, straight profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bp1z6l\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1548\"\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 wide, triangular teeth with strong serrations for tearing flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fdcxg1\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1662\"\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 massive, thick, serrated teeth built for cutting and crushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003ecurved, asymmetrical shape, lack of serrations, and thicker cross-section\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to distinguish once familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xku2v5\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eEvolutionary importance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e represents an earlier phase in the development of large predatory sharks. It shows a stage where teeth were becoming more robust, but had not yet developed serrations or the fully optimized cutting edges seen in later species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eThis places it as part of the broader evolutionary pathway that eventually led to more specialized predators like the modern \u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2341\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wd3wwo\" data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eColor and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTeeth of \u003cem data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eCarcharodon planus\u003c\/em\u003e vary depending on the fossil site, with colors ranging from light gray and tan to darker brown or black. Because of their thicker structure, they often preserve well, with smooth edges and solid crowns that hold their shape even after millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossils Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757316882572,"sku":"3977","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3697\/5500\/files\/Untitled-142.jpg?v=1776952701","url":"https:\/\/fossilsonline.com\/products\/quality-bakersfield-mako-1-84","provider":"Fossils Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}