Why do Megalodon Teeth have Holes and Orange Spots

You may have seen shark teeth with holes in them or orange spots. These orange spots are created from various marine life that secrete a substance that is acidic and dissolves the calcium of the shark tooth enamel. Photo above The deep holes that you see can be caused by various Marine life Moon snails (Naticidae): Moon snails are found in all oceans and seas, and they prey on a variety of bivalves, including clams and mussels. Moon snails use their sharp radulae to drill holes in the shells of their prey, and then they inject digestive enzymes into the holes. The enzymes dissolve the soft tissues of the prey, and the moon snail then consumes the liquefied tissues. Boring clams: Are found in all oceans, seas, lakes, and Rivers. They use a variety of methods to bore into different materials. Some boring clams use their strong shells to grind into material. While others use their foot to secrete a substance that dissolves material. Harp snails (Harpidae): Harp snails are found in tropical and subtropical oceans. They prey on a variety of invertebrates, including mollusks, crustaceans, and worms. Harp snails use their long, slender snouts to probe the substrate for prey. Once they find prey, they use their radulae to rasp away at the flesh. Whelks (Buccinidae): Whelks are found in all oceans and seas. They prey on a variety of invertebrates, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Whelks use their strong jaws to crush the shells of their prey, or they use their radulae to drill holes in the shells and then inject digestive enzymes. Murex snails (Muricidae): Murex snails are found in all oceans and seas. They prey on a variety of invertebrates, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Murex snails use their strong jaws to crush the shells of their prey, or they use their radulae to drill holes in the shells and then inject digestive enzymes.

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The Megalodon Shark

What is a Megalodon Shark The Megalodon Shark, also known as Otodus Megalodon, was the largest shark that ever lived. It is estimated to have grown to lengths of up to 60 feet (18 meters) and weighed up to 50 tons (45 metric tons), making it the size and weight of a school bus. The … Read more

How can I identify a genuine Megalodon shark tooth

Here’s how to identify a genuine Megalodon shark tooth, based on expert verification methods: 1. Surface Texture & Imperfections 2. Weight & Density 3. Root and Blade Features 4. Color & Mineralization 5. Size & Shape 6. Sound Test 7. Expert Verification Red Flags: Bubbles in resin, sharp edges (molded fakes), or no signs of … Read more

What makes JT’s Megalodon shark teeth unique

Unique Features of JT’s Megalodon Shark Teeth 1. Distinctive Color VariationsUnique characteristics of JT’s Megalodon shark teeth include a range of colors due to mineralization and environmental exposure: 2. Authenticity and Preservation 3. Expert-Curated Collection 4. Educational Value 5. Diverse Sourcing Locations JT’s blend of scientific rigor, rarity, and collector-focused curation sets these fossils apart. … Read more

Megalodon Shark Teeth with Feeding Damage: A Mark of a Powerful Predator

Megalodon tooth feeding damage refers to the visible marks and breaks on a fossilized Megalodon tooth that are the result of the shark’s predatory behavior. I have collected and studied specimens for over 30 years offering invaluable insights on feeding damage Impacts left on Megalodon shark teeth from obstructions.. We have Megalodon shark teeth for … Read more

JT and the Houston Museum of Natural Science

JT is Featured in the first issue of the Houston Museum of Natural Science Elements Catalog.

Megalodon Diver John Taylor

Listen to John Taylor “JT” describe how he got started diving for Megalodon Teeth and what he has learned over his 30 Plus years of diving.

Where is the best place to buy 100% Authentic Fossil Megalodon shark teeth?

Where is the best place to buy 100% Authentic Fossil Megalodon Shark Teeth? Make sure when you visit Charleston SC you buy one of our most sought-after Nautical Souvenirs. The Carolinas are known for their abundant fossil inshore and offshore. Take home a fossil shark tooth specimen or shark tooth necklace to that special person whether the paleontologist … Read more

SHARK WEEK! at HMNS July 8 – 13

Megalodon tooth diver John “JT” Taylor will be at the museum all week! John “JT” Taylor is an Underwater Commercial Paleontologist and former Navy Diver with over 33 years-experience in collecting, studying, and selling Megalodon shark teeth. His journey began in 1991 while serving as a US Navy Deep Sea Diver, when a recreational dive … Read more

Fossil show brings ‘world’s largest predator’ to Big E

WEST SPRINGFIELD – While The Meg – a Megalodon movie that chronicles one man’s attempt to save people trapped inside a “sunken submersible” from a 70-foot shark – is taking over box offices across the country, the Eastern States Exposition offered a more accurate depiction of what the prehistoric shark species actually looked like. Sharksteeth.com has … Read more

Listen To Jt’s Megalodon Interview

JT – A Commercial Paleontologist, Former U.S. Navy Diver, and the owner of SharksTeeth.com was interviewed about Megalodon Shark Teeth.

Bone Valley Megalodon Shark Tooth

Bone Valley Megalodon Sharks Teeth are some of the most prized Megalodon Teeth by collectors. They are known for their wide range of colors, including white, black, gray, brown, and even blue. Some Bone Valley Megalodon Teeth may also have multiple colors or patterns. Bone Valley Fossil Megalodon Teeth are also known for their excellent … Read more

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