Need help using My Collection? Learn about Collection Items, MC references, filters, visibility, imports and managing your catalogue.
My Collection guide →

MC-2806-0001

Megalodon

Individual Specimen Public

Catalogue Details

Collection
James Gees
Identification
Megalodon
Fossil group
Sharks & Rays
Locality
Walton-on-the-Naze
Geological unit
Red Crag Formation • Walton Member • Wrabness Member
Geological age
Piacenzian • Gelasian • Ypresian
Element / position
Anterior
Quantity
1
Preservation
Good
Completeness
Complete
Measurements
Length: 90.00 mm • Width: 66.00 mm • Thickness / Height: 16.00 mm • Weight: 90.00 g
Record origin
Self-collected – Retrospective / Historical Record

Preservation / Condition Notes

Slight traces of enamel showing front and back. Certain areas eroded due to travelling through the junction bed.