Nurse Shark Fossil Tooth – Thanetian Stage – Morocco – Genuine Fossil with COA – Paleocene Shark Tooth

Description This listing features a genuine fossilised shark tooth from an extinct Nurse Shark species, collected from the phosphate-rich beds of the Ouled Abdoun Basin near Oued Zem, Khouribga, Morocco. The fossil dates to the Thanetian stage of the Upper Paleocene, approximately 59–56 million years ago, within the early Cenozoic Era. Fossil Type: Shark Tooth Species: Likely an extinct Nurse Shark species (Family Ginglymostomatidae) Geological Age: Thanetian Stage, Upper Paleocene (transitioning into Eocene) Location: Ouled Abdoun Basin, Oued Zem, Morocco Depositional Environment: Marine sedimentary phosphate basin Size Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm (see photo for exact sizing) Authenticity: 100% Genuine Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity Palaeontology & Geological Context: These teeth are attributed to nurse sharks, belonging to the order Orectolobiformes, specifically the family Ginglymostomatidae, known for their bottom-dwelling habits and unique feeding mechanisms. These sharks likely thrived in the warm, shallow marine waters of the Paleocene seas that once covered present-day Morocco. Morphology Features: Broad, low-crowned, rounded teeth with well-defined root lobes, perfect for crushing molluscs and benthic prey. Depositional Zone: Ouled Abdoun Basin – an iconic phosphate deposit yielding a wide array of marine vertebrate fossils from the Paleocene–Eocene boundary. Collector’s Value: Fossils from this geological unit are prized for their completeness and scientific interest. This nurse shark tooth was carefully selected for its distinctive morphology and excellent preservation – ideal for collectors, educators, or as a unique natural gift. What You Receive: 1 x Nurse Shark Fossil Tooth (exact specimen shown) Certificate of Authenticity Secure protective packaging   Why Buy From Us? 100% genuine legally sourced fossils Individually inspected and verified Trusted by collectors, teachers, and institutions worldwide All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.