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3" C. Auriculatus
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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A pristine C. Auriculatus from the Santee Limestone. The enamel shine is as-found.... |
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2-1/4" C. Auriculatus
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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A crisp "Ric" found in the Santee Limestone.... |
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Fossil Auriculatus Shark Tooth
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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I found this one early in the day sticking out of a block of limestone. I didn't get a ground shot because it started raining.... |
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1-1/2" C. Auriculatus
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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A nice specimen from the Santee Limestone. Minor wear on the tip. ... |
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Auriculatus Shark Tooth
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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A big, awesome looking tooth. The root is massive!... |
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3 1/4" Auriculatus Shark Tooth
Dorchester County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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Just a beautiful tooth! Rics fascinate me because the nice ones are so elusive. I only wish I still had the ground photo for this one! It was awesome to see it lying in a clear stream just on top of the limestone.... |
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2 1/4" Auriculatus Shark Tooth
Charleston County, South Carolina, USA - Carcharocles auriculatus |
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I am still in shock that I found this tooth where I did. I was at a site only a few miles from the ocean, and there was an Eocene layer exposed! This tooth came right out of it, and is definitely the most unexpected find of the day. Even more stunning is its condition. I've hunted the quarries inland for these teeth, and to date, I still haven't found a perfect one. I'll take 'em how I can get 'em, though.... |
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