Florida Woman Discovers 12 Million Year Old Megalodon Shark Tooth on Manasota Beach
VENICE, Fla. (KABC) — A Florida woman made a huge discovery while walking on a beach – she found a megalodon shark tooth that is estimated to be around 12 million years old.
The woman found it while walking on Manasota Beach and is rare to come across.
Collectors say old shark teeth can range in price from anywhere between less than $50 to tens of thousands of dollars. But the woman says she’s adding it to her collection and hopes to find more in the future.
This discovery has sparked a renewed interest in shark teeth collecting, as enthusiasts and collectors alike are eager to find their own prized specimens.
The megalodon shark was one of the largest predators to ever exist, and its teeth are highly sought after by collectors and researchers alike.
The woman’s find has not only added to her collection, but has also ignited a sense of excitement and curiosity among beachgoers and fossil hunters in the area.
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