Hi @savanna-zipperer, it is in the carcharhinus genus due to the serrations on the shoulders, and it’s a lower tooth, but I don’t believe that it is a Dusky. If you can provide a labial picture as well, that may help, but the specimen may just have to stay at Carcharhinus sp.. When it comes to requiem sharks, there are a lot so, without a clear…[Read more]

Hi, @savanna-zipperer – similarly with this specimen, being able to see the other side of the specimen is useful in identification. I’ll tag in our local shark expert – @fauve-wilson to take a look anyhow. Talk to you soon, Jen

Hi, @savanna-zipperer – Could you take an image of the other side of the tooth? Then our experts will be able to better confirm the identification of this specimen. Talk to you soon, Jen

Hi, @savanna-zipperer – Excellent specimen! The root is pretty fragmentary, which is key for identification. Let me tag in @fauve-wilson our local shark expert to see if she can confirm the ID. If you could add another photo of the other side of the specimen that would help too! Talk to you soon, Jen