EDESTUS SHARK FOSSILS FOR SALE

Edestus, known as the "scissor-tooth shark," was a unique prehistoric predator that lived during the Late Carboniferous period, around 300 million years ago. This enigmatic cartilaginous fish is famous for its extraordinary jaw structure, featuring single, straight rows of serrated teeth in both the upper and lower jaws, resembling giant pinking shears. Unlike modern sharks, which replace teeth as they wear out, Edestus retained and grew new teeth in this linear arrangement, likely using them to slash and slice prey in ancient seas. Fossils of Edestus are primarily found in Carboniferous-aged rock formations in North America and parts of Europe, with notable discoveries in the United States, particularly in Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Reaching lengths of up to 20 feet, Edestus was a formidable predator, though much about its behavior and diet remains speculative due to the limited fossil record. Its peculiar dental design makes Edestus a fascinating example of evolutionary innovation in the prehistoric oceans.