This framed fossil tooth of Carcharocles megalodon (Agassiz, 1843) represents one of the most iconic extinct marine predators known from the Neogene of North America. The specimen measures approximately 57 mm in slant height and weighs 21 grams, displaying the broad triangular crown and robust root morphology characteristic of the species. Professionally framed for presentation and preservation, the tooth originates from deposits of Miocene age, dating to approximately 6–23 million years ago, and reflects the formidable cutting dentition employed by this giant lamniform shark.
The specimen was recovered from The Ledge, Atlantic Ocean, offshore North Carolina, United States, and is derived from the Hawthorne Formation, a fossil-bearing marine sedimentary unit renowned for producing abundant elasmobranch remains. These Miocene deposits accumulated in shallow marine environments where repeated tooth shedding by sharks resulted in concentrations of isolated teeth that are now preserved within phosphatic sediments. Such material provides valuable evidence for reconstructing the ecology and distribution of apex marine predators during the Neogene.
Preserved with a slant height of approximately 57 mm and a weight of 21 grams, the tooth retains the principal anatomical characteristics necessary for confident identification as Carcharocles megalodon. The specimen has been stabilised and mounted within a display frame, offering both physical protection and an attractive presentation while allowing the morphology of the fossil to be readily appreciated. Its preservation and preparation make it suitable for educational, research, or curated collection purposes.
Provenance records identify the specimen as originating from the United States, specifically The Ledge, Atlantic Ocean, offshore North Carolina, and collected during the 2000s. Assigned specimen number EA10669, it is attributed to Carcharocles megalodon (Agassiz, 1843) and derives from the Miocene Hawthorne Formation, representing an extinct giant shark that inhabited warm marine environments between approximately 6 and 23 million years ago. The documented locality, geological context, and curated presentation provide a well-supported provenance for this representative North American megalodon tooth.
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