Fine and detailed example of a fossilized whale vertebral epiphysis (growth plate). All mammals have growth plates at the end of long bones while in juvenile stage to incorporate growth. Once adulthood is reached the growth plate is absorbed stopping further growth. This whale died as a juvenile and the growth plate slipped off the long bone. Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Species: Megaptera species (?). Found in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S.

Unusual fossil of caudal (tail) fin of a marine animal. Take note of vetebral epiphysis (growth plate on end of spine) showing this was a juvenile. Found in the Mid-Atlantic coastal region of the U.S. Age: 10,000 to 25 million years old. Species unknown. Overall measurement is 1.75 inches wide by 3.0 inches long by 1.0 inches thick.

Beautiful and rare example of fossilized Giant Mackeral Shark (Otodus obliquus) tooth in natural matrix. Found in the Mid-Atlantic coast region of the U.S. Overall measurement is 2.5 inches wide by 3.25 inches long. The Giant Mackeral Shark is extinct. Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Perfect example.

Excellent example of a fossilized Mastodon tooth (Mammut americanum) found in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Solid black in color. Overall measurement is 2 inches wide 3 inches long and 2 inches tall. Shows great detail. Age: 10, 000 years to 3.7 million years old. It was once believed the Mastodon was the ancestor to today’s elephant but DNA studies have proven they are not related.

Excellent example of six fossilized shark teeth. Top row left to right: False Mako (Parotodus benedeni), Mako (Isurus hastalis), Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo aduncus). Bottom row left to right: Sand Tiger Shark (Carcharias hopei), Snaggletooth (Hemipristis serra), Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Ryker box included.

Excellent example of five fossilized Sand Shark teeth (Carcharias taurus). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Overall measurement of each tooth is 1 inch by 1 inch. Ryker box included.

Excellent example of two fossilized Cow (Sixgill) Shark teeth (Hexanchus gigas). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Top: Upper tooth. Bottom: Lower tooth. Overall measurement of each tooth is 1 inch by 1 inch. Ryker box included.

Excellent example of a five fossilized Snaggletooth Shark teeth (Hemipristis serra). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Overall measurement of each tooth is 0.75 inches by 0.75 inches. Ryker box included.

Excellent example of two fossilized Tiger Shark teeth (Galeocerdo contortus). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Overall measurement of each tooth is 1 inch by 1 inch. Ryker box included.

Excellent example of a fossilized Mako Shark tooth (Isurus hastalis). Age: 5 million to 25 million years old. Shows great detail. Overall measurement of tooth is 2 inches by 2 inches. Ryker box included.

Beautiful and rare crystal to milky quartz formation formed during volcanic age on the Mid-Atlantic U.S. coast. Located in one of the two known caves in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Overall measurement is 11 inches by 12 inches. Weight is 18 pounds. Note: requires special shipping by U.S.P.S. Please inquire by email with city/state and zip code destination for postal estimate.