There are dichotomous keys, diagrams, and guides written to help to determine which tooth belongs to which shark. What species did the teeth come from? Identifying the species of shark that a particular tooth came from can be tedious, but fun. This makes identifying the age of the teeth hard to do without knowledge of where they had been found. As a whole Shark teeth have changed very little over the years with very few differences between the different geological eras and periods. These teeth are 10,000 years and older and have been hardened with the test of time. Who do the teeth belong to? The shark teeth that we are finding and collecting are not the sparkling white teeth you would extract from a modern living shark, but beautiful, glossy black or brown fossilized teeth of their ancient ancestors. Here are some answers to many frequently asked questions regarding shark teeth. That being said I am by no means a paleontologist, but I have done a decent amount of research to increase my knowledge on the subject of finding shark teeth and answering the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and why) about shark teeth. Believe me, I am hooked on finding out more about them. Sharks are majestic predators of the deep that have fascinated the masses for time untold. Just want to make sure no one missed out! The notes on the pictures only show up on a computer when you click on the image to view it (They don't seem to show up on mobile devices). So lets start searching! Note: This is my largest Instructable to date and I have added many notes of the pictures throughout. This Instructable will go over the basics of finding sharks teeth and how to get the whole family involved. There are definitely some that are better than others, but if I look hard enough I can usually find a handful of sharks teeth to add to our collection at any beach. " Shark teeth fossils are in abundance at nearly every beach I have been to in Northeast Florida. Recently my wife, kids and I have been spending a lot of time at the beaches near our home looking for "black gold. Do you live near the beach? Love the outdoors? Are your kids full of energy? Do you want to get them outside to explore, learn and get some fresh air? Maybe you're looking for some fun on a budget? Are you individual with a thirst to learn hands on? Or do you simply love to hunt for objects, live for the quest? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then looking for sharks teeth may be a great adventure for you.
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