SnakemanBill
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- Apr 24, 2008
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- Tesoro Tiger Shark
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- All Treasure Hunting
I do
Yes, you doo! Nice group of teeth, Rick.Rickelpickel said:I doo!!
Thank you, 'Road Dog'. It would look even better if I washed some of the phosphate dust off the crown. It's amazing how the camera picks up the things that my eyes don't notice.Road Dog said:Nice tooth Harry.
Shark teeth are abundant in the world's sedimentary rocks. But, you won't find in Kentucky (except at a show or shop) shark teeth like those in this thread. Those are Cenozoic age, when sharks had grown large with ferocious teeth.huntress104 said:jeez I had no idea that shark teeth were so plentiful to find. Is there one certain area that you look for them? Are they found more in water or on land? I have never found one but they look pretty awesome.
Harry Pristis said:Shark teeth are abundant in the world's sedimentary rocks. But, you won't find in Kentucky (except at a show or shop) shark teeth like those in this thread. Those are Cenozoic age, when sharks had grown large with ferocious teeth.huntress104 said:jeez I had no idea that shark teeth were so plentiful to find. Is there one certain area that you look for them? Are they found more in water or on land? I have never found one but they look pretty awesome.
The Paleozoic shark teeth in the coral reef sediments you've been hunting are small and often not very distinctive to the untrained eye. You may be able to find some by screening the gravel on the stream bottom. But, it might be easier to find one by watching for a shiney black speck in the gray limestone of the bank. Then, it's a matter of hammer-and-chisel work.
Or, I can trade you an impressive shark tooth for a coral specimen.
Harry Pristis said:Shark teeth are abundant in the world's sedimentary rocks. But, you won't find in Kentucky (except at a show or shop) shark teeth like those in this thread. Those are Cenozoic age, when sharks had grown large with ferocious teeth.huntress104 said:jeez I had no idea that shark teeth were so plentiful to find. Is there one certain area that you look for them? Are they found more in water or on land? I have never found one but they look pretty awesome.
The Paleozoic shark teeth in the coral reef sediments you've been hunting are small and often not very distinctive to the untrained eye. You may be able to find some by screening the gravel on the stream bottom. But, it might be easier to find one by watching for a shiney black speck in the gray limestone of the bank. Then, it's a matter of hammer-and-chisel work.
Or, I can trade you an impressive shark tooth for a coral specimen.
What a super place to hunt fossils! Those rocky streams in the Midwest are the places I most missed after moving to Florida. Still miss 'em after a very long time.Ok Harry here are the pictures of the coral colony I got for you. I have also included pics of the river where it was found. The pic with my dog is for reference to the size of this piece. It has some awesome detail in it. If you want it I will be glad to send it to you.
dkTreasure said:Lost Crow, did you find those in Texas? I moved from Florida to Texas and find lots of stuff in Florida when I go home to visit, but haven't found spots to find them in Texas yet
Yes dkTreasure I found all my teeth in Texas creeks.