Otodus Obliquus

Otodus obliquus

Timeline: Eocene - Paleocene (60–4.5 million years ago)
Size: 8 - 9 metres in length
Range: Worldwide
Habitat: Wide range of marine environments
Diet: Carnivore

Otodus obliquus, was one of the earliest mackerel sharks, and a precursor to the Great White and Megalodon shark. Their teeth are noted for their wide triangular crown and large side cusps on the root. The name Otodus comes from Ancient Greek meaning "ear-shaped tooth". Otodus obliquus ruled the ocean's during the Early Eocene and Paleocene epochs approximately 60 - 45 million years ago, ​​and preyed upon fish, sea turtles, whales, and manatees.

This Otodus Obliquus (55 Million Years Old) has been displayed and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame, by our expert in house team.

Frame: Satin finished acrylic

Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border

Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket

Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 6 cm

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