{"product_id":"fossil-shark-tooth-pendant-wire-wrapped","title":"Fossil Shark Tooth Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHold a real piece of prehistoric ocean history. This \u003cstrong\u003eFossil Shark Tooth Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine fossilized shark tooth wrapped in silver-tone wire with a small hanging loop, so it is easy to attach to a necklace, bracelet, keychain, and more. Every tooth is one of a kind, which makes it a fun, affordable gift for shark fans, young fossil hunters, and ocean lovers. Want a \"shark\" that actually swims? Meet our live \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum-freshwater\"\u003eRainbow Shark\u003c\/a\u003e, a freshwater fish with a shark-style fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine fossil shark tooth, not a resin replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapped in silver-tone wire with a twisted hanging loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to a necklace, bracelet, keychain, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fossil colors from honey and tan to rusty orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fossil is unique in color, shape, and size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, lightweight, and easy to gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAbout Fossil Shark Teeth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003eSharks shed and regrow their teeth their whole lives, so a single shark can leave behind thousands of them. Shark teeth are hard and mineral-rich, which makes them one of the most common vertebrate fossils in the world. Over millions of years they soak up warm colors from the minerals in the surrounding sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003eWire-wrapped fossil teeth like these typically come from the phosphate deposits of Morocco, and most belong to \u003cem\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e, an extinct shark that lived roughly 50 to 60 million years ago. \u003cem\u003eOtodus\u003c\/em\u003e is the same lineage that later produced the giant Megalodon (\u003cem\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/em\u003e), and it was a distant relative of today's great white and sand tiger sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWire-wrapped fossil shark tooth pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTethys Trading Co\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGenuine fossil shark tooth with silver-tone wire wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOtodus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e (varies by piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 to 60 million years (Paleocene to Eocene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhosphate deposits of Morocco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTooth size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVaries by piece, most about 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 pendant with hanging loop (necklace chain not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/digital-gift-card-squeakys-aquatics\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics Digital Gift Card\u003c\/a\u003e for the shark fan who is ready to start an aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/petrified-wood\"\u003ePetrified Wood\u003c\/a\u003e, another genuine fossil that doubles as aquarium hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum-freshwater\"\u003eRainbow Shark\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003eAquarium decor and hardscape\u003c\/a\u003e for a prehistoric-look tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.08em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real fossil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each pendant is a genuine fossil shark tooth, not a cast or replica. Because it is a natural fossil, small chips or a worn tip are normal and part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get the exact tooth in the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo shows a sample of these pendants. Every fossil is unique, so the tooth you receive will vary a little in color, shape, and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not recommend it. The metal wire wrap is not made for underwater use and can corrode over time, which is a risk for shrimp, snails, and reef tanks. For a prehistoric look in the tank, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003eaquarium decor\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with the small wire loop shown in the photo, not a full necklace chain. The loop attaches easily to your own necklace, bracelet, keychain, or cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for kids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt makes a great keepsake for kids who love sharks and fossils. It is a small item with a pointed tip and a wire wrap, so it is not intended for children under 3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tethys Trading Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303229169883,"sku":"SharkToothBulk","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/shark-tooth-bulk-931.webp?v=1789323453","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fossil-shark-tooth-pendant-wire-wrapped","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}