07177 - Top Huge 4.22 Inch Otodus obliquus Shark Vertebra Bone Paleocene Orthoceras deep subtidal ramp

deep subtidal ramp

This partial jaw was broken in some sectors during the initial collecting efforts but all parts were put back together

The Mosasaur

On the other hand

Shock effects are present as abundant cross-cutting cracks in the individual olivine

07177 - Top Huge 4.22 Inch Otodus obliquus Shark Vertebra Bone Paleocene Orthoceras deep subtidal rampImpressive and huge vertebra of this shark species. It is not common to find such large vertebrae. This vertebra has been stabilized on its surface by Paraloid B 72 to ensure its stability and consistency. This process does not affect neither the color nor any of the characteristics. It simply makes the specimen better preserved in the long term. It has small glued fractures, but no fabrication. Otudus is a genus belonging to the shark group known as