What Is an Otodus Shark?

Otodus is an extinct mackerel shark that lived during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, approximately 60 to 45 million years ago. This shark likely commonly reached lengths approaching 30 feet. Fossil Otodus teeth are common fossils in Morocco, where they are collected as a byproduct of phosphate mining operations. Large (3+ inch), high-quality fossil shark teeth are still uncommon finds.
 

Where Are Otodus Teeth Found?

Otodus teeth are predominantly found in the phosphate beds near Khouribga, Morocco and are collected during large-scale phosphate mining operations, though they have also been found in other places such as New Zealand and Australia. The Oulad Abdoun basin in central Morocco is a particularly rich site, with many fossils being recovered from this area.