Megalodon Shark Tooth (extinct) - Paua Abalone inlay - Waxed Cord Necklace || JF171

JF171 || Taonga of Power and Sight. This Megalodon tooth is transformed into a sacred amulet. Inlaid with iridescent Pāua (a vibrant taonga of the sea), the 'Third Eye' represents enhanced intuition. The fusion of the ancient fossil and the beautiful abalone creates a truly powerful piece, rich with mauri (life force).

With bluish tint, nice serration and a unique curve, with full root and enamel band and paua abalone third-eye inlay. Found on a deep sea Atlantic Ocean Dive by a friend.

A size-able but wearable tooth pendant at 58mm diagonal serration to root x 13mm thick

Bound to a hand made eight strand four-plaited roud  waxed polyester cord with sliding knots for adjustable length.

Megalodon Shark tooth fossils typically date from the Early Miocene to the end of the Pliocene epochs, spanning a huge period of approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago. The fossil teeth are well-preserved because their dense composition, mainly dentin, mineralizes over time (permineralization). Scientists use the tooth's colossal size and features—specifically measuring crown height or width—to estimate the shark's total body length, which is thought to have reached up to 50 to 60 feet for the largest individuals. Furthermore, the development of full and uniform serrations over this multi-million-year period reflects an evolution toward a more specialized, single-strike hunting style to prey on large marine mammals like whales.