Fossil Shark Educational Card — Mako Shark
Fossil Shark Educational Card — Mako Shark
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Printed Educational Collector Card (paper). No animal parts or wildlife products. Made for ocean learning and conservation-friendly curiosity.
Arthur’s Field Note: Makos are the ocean’s high-speed athletes, built for open-water life. This is a printed collector card, not a wildlife-derived item.
- Includes: range, size, diet overview, standout traits, and a quick conservation note
- Great for: kids, classrooms, field trips, gift add-ons, and mini “pocket museum” collections
- Ships as: a printed card (photos show the card design)
Arthur’s Field Note: The torpedo of the tide—this Mako Shark card pairs sleek visuals with swift facts for your pocket museum.
Details:
• Species: Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) — fossil “mako” teeth in Florida often trace to the extinct hastalis lineage
• Region: Gulf of Mexico / Atlantic Florida (fossils widespread along the peninsula)
• Era/Focus: Miocene–Modern; fossil tooth ID
• Tooth ID: Narrow, lance-shaped crown with smooth cutting edges (no serrations); tall crown, slim bilobed root, strong central notch
• Fun Fact: Among the fastest sharks—clocked over 40 mph and known for spectacular, spinning breaches.
Built for speed and precision—clean edges, elegant profile, and field notes for quick ID. Add this card to complete your “Swift Hunters” mini-set.
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Shipping and Returns
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Handcrafted/resin items may require curing/finishing time before shipment.
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If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos. We’ll repair, replace, or refund as appropriate.
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