Shark Tooth (This is not an insect)
Scientific Name: N/A (Fossilized or modern Selachimorpha tooth)
Order & Family: Order: Lamniformes or Carcharhiniformes (depending on species); Family: varied
Size: Varies widely from a few millimeters to several inches. This specimen appears very small, likely under 10mm.
Natural Habitat
Found in marine environments, often washed up on beaches or embedded in fossil deposits. In this context, likely found on a carpet or floor as a dropped collectible.
Diet & Feeding
Sharks are carnivorous, feeding on fish, marine mammals, and other sea creatures. However, as an isolated tooth, it does not feed.
Behavior Patterns
Teeth are shed naturally by sharks throughout their lifetime. This object is inanimate.
Risks & Benefits
Risk: Can be sharp and painful if stepped on (like a splinter). Benefit: Often collected as curiosities or fossils; helps scientists identify shark species.
Identified on: 2/16/2026