Carcharhinidae
Galeocerdo cuvier
Tiger shark
MiocenePliocenePleistoceneRecentcommon
Often called the 'unmistakable' tooth — a sharply curved cockscomb with a deeply notched, double-serrated edge that hasn't changed in 15 million years.
Typical size
0.4–1.5″
Trophy size
1.75″+
Age range
0.012–5.3 Ma
Body length
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How to ID it in the field
- ▸Strong sideways hook — looks like a rooster comb
- ▸Deep notch on the trailing edge, with serrations on serrations
- ▸Coarser serrations on the back of the curve, finer on the front
- ▸Almost always under 1.5"
Quick reference
Shape
curved hook
Serrations
irregular
Cusplets
none
Root
asymmetric
Color
Black, brown, slate
Sample reference images
Use these visual references to compare angle, wear, and silhouette before making a final ID.
