Koller - Out of This World Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 4pm

1851 THE TOOTHOF A MEGALODON Megaselachus megalodon Georgia, United States Early Pliocene (around 5 million years) 12.5 x 9.5 cm Provenance: Swiss private collection Comes with a copy of the book „Megalodon - Hunting the Hunter“ fromMark Renz where this very tooth is displayed in. Megaselachus megalodon (formerly known as Carcharodon megalodon) was a giant prehistoric shark which roamed the open seas, armed with giant, serrated, razor-sharp teeth. The largest predatory shark to have ever lived, Megalodon was up to three times the size of its closest living relative, the modern great white shark. Because estimates are based solely on teeth and fragmen- tary vertebral remains, upper size limits of this apex carnivore range from 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 meters) in length, with estima- ted weights ranging between 20 and 60 tons. Regardless of exact bodily dimensions, Megalodon ranks amongst the largest predators to ever grace the face of the Earth. With a name meaning „big tooth“ and a bite force more than double that of a T-Rex, it‘s no wonder that Megalodon is considered the greatest predatory fish of all time. This tooth is of exceptional size and quality. It features intact serrations, and a lustrous black bourlette. The enamel has wonderful colors with hints of gray, green, and blue. CHF 8 500 / 12 000 (€ 8 250 / 11 650) | 54 Out of This World | Natural History, Space Exploration & Entertainment Memorabilia