{"product_id":"jurassic-hybodont-sharks-tooth-from-lyme-regis-17mm","title":"Jurassic hybodont shark's tooth from Lyme Regis (17mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning example of a hybodont shark's tooth fossil\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efrom the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Lyme Regis, Dorset UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tooth measures 17 mm (0.65 inches) across and sits in the original limestone matrix in which it was found that measures 62 mm (2.45 inches) across. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tooth is very well preserved as a crown with a high level of detail in the distinctive striations and cusps. It has a nice dark colour. I has been prepared using air abrasive techniques, which are the best for preserving and exposing the detail in these delicate fossils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShark fossils from this location are rare and usually of exceptional quality. These sharks were large bottom-feeders that scavenged on sea life that died and sank to the seafloor. Ichthyosaur fossils sometimes show bites from these sharks, and teeth are occasionally found alongside ichthyosaurs indicating scavenging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fossils were first found by pioneering Victorian fossils hunters like Mary Anning. shark fossils are very popular fossils from this location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 198 million years old (Sinemurian, Early Jurassic), this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56279325081979,"sku":"Fossil618","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5100\/8131\/files\/P6030012.jpg?v=1780494208","url":"https:\/\/jurassiccoastfossils.com\/products\/jurassic-hybodont-sharks-tooth-from-lyme-regis-17mm","provider":"Jurassic Coast Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}