2.4" Otodus Obliquus Tooth

Size: 2.4" root to tip, 2.0" across roots

Geologic Era: Paleocene-Eocene

Location discovered: Morocco

Estimated Range: Worldwide

Extinction Date: Late Eocene (possibly transitioned into Charcarocles genus, which includes Megalodon).

Otodus was a type of extinct mackeral shark, of which modern great white sharks are a part. It grew to be much larger than present day sharks, and was likely the apex marine predator of its day.