{"title":"Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-Tooth Mako Shark","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the broad-tooth mako, is an extinct species of large predatory shark that mainly lived in the Pliocene and Miocene epochs. It is closely related to modern lamniform sharks, the group that includes mako sharks and the great white shark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eThe teeth of \u003cem data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e are easily recognized by their broad triangular shape and smooth cutting edges without serrations. This distinguishes them from the serrated teeth of the modern great white shark (\u003cem data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eCarcharodon carcharias\u003c\/em\u003e). These teeth were adapted for grasping and slicing prey such as fish and marine mammals in ancient oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eFossil teeth of \u003cem data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eCarcharodon hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e are found in many marine deposits around the world, including Miocene sediments in Belgium, especially the Antwerp region, as well as localities in North America, South America, and Asia. The Antwerp area is particularly well known among collectors for producing well preserved fossil shark teeth from the ancient North Sea basin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-2-29-from-antwerp-belgium","title":"C. Hastalis fossil shark tooth (2.29\") from Antwerp, Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.29\" = 5,82 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAntwerp region, \u003c\/span\u003eBelgium\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMiocene\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eno restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. Hastalis (Agassiz, 1843) fossil shark tooth found in Belgium near Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an apex predator, preying on large fish, marine mammals, and other oceanic creatures. Its robust teeth and jaw structure indicate it was highly adapted to capturing and consuming large prey. This ancient shark is believed to be an ancestor of the great white shark, carcharodon carcharias. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts triangular shape, razor sharp edges are a testament to its predatory nature millions of years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso known as: Giant Mako.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63820988350813,"sku":"0326-CH-229","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-229-from-antwerp-belgium-4432384.jpg?v=1773448519"},{"product_id":"c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-2-42-from-antwerp-belgium","title":"C. Hastalis fossil shark tooth (2.42\") from Antwerp, Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.42\" = 6,15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAntwerp region, \u003c\/span\u003eBelgium\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMiocene\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eno restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. Hastalis (Agassiz, 1843) fossil shark tooth found in Belgium near Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an apex predator, preying on large fish, marine mammals, and other oceanic creatures. Its robust teeth and jaw structure indicate it was highly adapted to capturing and consuming large prey. This ancient shark is believed to be an ancestor of the great white shark, carcharodon carcharias. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts triangular shape, razor sharp edges are a testament to its predatory nature millions of years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso known as: Giant Mako.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63821498483037,"sku":"0326-CH-242","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-242-from-antwerp-belgium-6191637.jpg?v=1773448533"},{"product_id":"c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-2-27-from-antwerp-belgium","title":"C. Hastalis fossil shark tooth (2.27\") from Antwerp, Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.27\" = 5,77 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAntwerp region, \u003c\/span\u003eBelgium\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMiocene\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eno restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. Hastalis (Agassiz, 1843) fossil shark tooth found in Belgium near Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an apex predator, preying on large fish, marine mammals, and other oceanic creatures. Its robust teeth and jaw structure indicate it was highly adapted to capturing and consuming large prey. This ancient shark is believed to be an ancestor of the great white shark, carcharodon carcharias. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts triangular shape, razor sharp edges are a testament to its predatory nature millions of years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealso known as: Giant Mako.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63821513261405,"sku":"0326-CH-227","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-227-from-antwerp-belgium-4883859.jpg?v=1773448529"},{"product_id":"c-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-2-08-from-antwerp-belgium","title":"C. Hastalis fossil shark tooth (2.08\") from Antwerp, Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.08\" = 5,28 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAntwerp region, \u003c\/span\u003eBelgium\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMiocene\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eno restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. Hastalis (Agassiz, 1843) fossil shark tooth found in Belgium near Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was an apex predator, preying on large fish, marine mammals, and other oceanic creatures. Its robust teeth and jaw structure indicate it was highly adapted to capturing and consuming large prey. 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