Sperm whale vertebrate with meg tooth

Megalodon Tooth Embedded in Sperm Whale Vertebra

Product Overview This extraordinary specimen features a genuine Megalodon tooth (Otodus megalodon) embedded within the fossilized vertebrae of a prehistoric Sperm Whale. This rare association provides a dramatic, frozen-in-time glimpse into the predatory dynamics of the Neogene oceans. The tooth remains firmly lodged in the bone matrix, showcasing the raw power and serrated efficiency of the largest shark to ever inhabit the Earth, while the vertebrae highlights the sheer scale of its apex-predator prey.

Origin & Formation Dating back to the Miocene or Pliocene epochs (approximately 3.6 to 23 million years ago), these fossils are typically recovered from marine deposits along the Atlantic Coastal Plain. This specific association is a rare geological occurrence, resulting from a high-energy predatory event where the shark’s tooth was lost or broken during an attack and subsequently fossilized alongside the whale's skeletal remains. The mineralization process has preserved both the dense enamel of the tooth and the porous, cellular structure of the whale bone in exceptional detail.

Specifications

• Species: Otodus megalodon and Prehistoric Cetacean (Sperm Whale)

• Type: Predatory Association Fossil

• Era: Miocene - Pliocene (approx. 3.6–23 Million Years Ago)

• Dimensions: roughly 6.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide

• Weight:  2.5 lb

Key Features

• Predatory Evidence: A museum-grade example of interspecies interaction, demonstrating a direct physical link between an apex predator and its prey.

• Natural Preservation: The tooth is naturally fused into the bone matrix, serving as an authentic and unmanipulated piece of prehistoric history.

• Exceptional Scale: The combined mass of the whale vertebrae and the embedded tooth creates a high-impact display piece for advanced paleontology collections or gallery environments.