{"product_id":"otodus-obliquus-megaladon-fossil-tooth-shark-keychain-nautical-marine-gift-bling-2","title":"Otodus Obliquus\/Megaladon fossil Tooth Shark keychain Nautical marine gift bling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenic City Oddities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e.This listing is a unique and educational Shark Tooth Fossil keychain featuring the Otodus Obliquus\/Megaladon species. Made by Scenic City Oddities in the United States, the keychain is crafted from high quality materials and serves as a perfect gift for collectors or lovers of prehistoric creatures, fossils or sharks. This unique piece showcases the beauty of ancient marine life, making it a charming and special accessory for any person interested in the history of earth. \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ejw38 #4 This keychain boosts an Authentic Otodus Obliquus-- descendant Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMackerel Shark tooth. The tooth is displayed on a golf toned keyring with a lobster claw clasp and round keyring.  The Keychain sports a fancy gold chain with a pearl and rhinestone charm, a glass bubble charm with pink stars and a sea shell with gold toned accents. It is a very nice piece and a great nautical gift!  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece measures approx. 5 x 1 1\/4\".\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e◆See last image with ruler for exact size◆\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003especies: Otodus Obliquus-- descendant Megalodon (Otodus megalodon)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus is an extinct, cosmopolitan genus of mackerel shark which lived from the Paleocene to the Pliocene epoch. The name Otodus comes from Ancient Greek ὠτ- and ὀδούς – thus, \"ear-shaped tooth\" referring to the shape of their teeth..\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSize and habitat\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus species varied in size, with some, like O. obliquus, reaching lengths of 8-9 meters (26-30 ft) and others like O. angustidens growing to 11-12 meters (36-39 ft).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus had a cosmopolitan distribution, inhabiting oceans worldwide, including coastal and open ocean environments.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFossils of Otodus have been found on every continent, including Antarctica.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEvidence suggests that Otodus, like modern sharks, utilized coastal areas as nurseries for their young. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDiet and hunting\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus was an apex predator, preying on a variety of marine animals, including fish, sea turtles, cetaceans (whales), and sirenians (manatees and dugongs).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStudies suggest that Otodus, including its most famous descendant Megalodon (Otodus megalodon), were flexible in their dietary choices and could also feed at lower levels of the food chain, according to a May 2025 Phys.org article.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePossible evidence suggests that Otodus might have even hunted large raptorial sperm whales. A tooth of a small sperm whale found with bite marks on its roots indicates that an Otodus chubutensis or Megalodon might have attacked the whale's head, possibly breaking its jaw. This marks the first known instance of such an interaction recorded in the fossil record.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus possessed strong sensory capabilities, including a good sense of smell and sight, as well as electroreceptors to detect prey. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFossil remains\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe cartilaginous skeletons of sharks do not preserve well. Therefore, Otodus is primarily known from fossilized teeth and isolated vertebral centra.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus teeth are large and triangular, with smooth cutting edges and visible cusps. Some teeth show signs of evolving serrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMorocco's phosphate mines are a rich source of Otodus teeth, though they are also found in other locations globally.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOtodus is considered the ancestor of Megalodon (Otodus megalodon). Their evolutionary lineage is evidenced by the similarities and progressive development of serrations in their teeth. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e𝓢𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓬 𝓒𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓞𝓭𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 - 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓪𝓬𝓪𝓫𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓮𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵🐇🔮✨\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCheck us out!  Please check out our other displays, they make wonderful Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, and all special occasions and even Man Cave displays!  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe also specialize in Antique Victorian Style displays, Dark Academia, Custom displays, insects and animals displays, Anthropomorphic, bone, jewelry and unique handmade items. We also offer lots of small items for your Curiosity cabinets.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf you purchase a second item with your order and send a note with the order that says \"gift\", we will include a gift with your order.  All orders must have 2 or more items (not identical) to qualify. Our way of saying \"Thank you\" for looking!  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAll displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival. With Ground Advantage and Priority mail you will be covered by $100 worth of insurance.  If damage occurs in shipping and your item was shipped with Ground Advantage or Priority mail, the post office now requires you to bring the package in to a postal center\/office for inspection before any insurance payments will be approved and the item has to be in the original shipping box with all packing as you received still in box.  Your refund will be processed once the package has been inspected and the receipt from the post office acknowledging the inspection is forwarded to us. This is an ordeal that no one wants to go through, including us, so we do our best to make sure no one has too! \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlease contact us as soon as your receive if you would like to return the item.  Returns are accepted if the request is received for the return within 14 days of the delivery and the return is received within 30 days of the delivery date.  Return must be received in original condition, in original packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOn items that returns are accepted the following applies:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePaid shipping items:  Return shipping to be paid for the buyer.  Cost of original item refunded once the item is returned.  Shipping costs are not refundable.  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFree shipping items: Return shipping to be paid for the buyer.    Cost of original item refunded minus an $8. restocking fee (unless an otherwise noted charge is posted in the listing description) to cover original shipping and handling.  Shipping costs are not refundable. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eItems that ship free and are returned for incorrect address or insufficient address will be charged a restocking fee or shipping fee to cover initial shipping costs and the balance refunded or given the option to purchase shipping for resending the item with corrected address. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scenic City Oddities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51507770327328,"sku":"jw38","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7702\/9920\/files\/57_7ccc3c7e-301b-48bf-b71f-32eca6be67a6.jpg?v=1776879179","url":"https:\/\/sceniccityoddities.com\/products\/otodus-obliquus-megaladon-fossil-tooth-shark-keychain-nautical-marine-gift-bling-2","provider":"Scenic City Oddities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}