Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth. 3.9 Inches

This is a 3.9 inch Megalodon tooth found Scuba Diving in Venice Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

Megalodons existed 3.6 million-23 million years ago and could reach lengths of 50-60ft long and weigh over 100,000 pounds. They are the largest shark to ever exist in our fossil record.

The majority of the fossils found in Venice are from the Miocene to early Pleistocene. The Miocene ranges 5-23 million years old where the early Pleistocene ranges 11,700 to 2.5 million years old. These fossil formations are exposed off the coast of Venice, Florida and surrounding cities. They are usually found anywhere from the beaches to miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. These fossils are collected scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico. They are typically found laying on the ocean floor, exposed by storms and tides. Visibility can be an issue, ranging from less than 1 feet during the worst days to 10+ feet of visibility on a good day.