Rare megalodon shark teeth are up for auction in Saint John with bids already reaching over $1,100. The fossils are up for sale until March 30.

A Saint John auction house has opened online bidding on a collection of megalodon shark teeth that are millions of years old. Sarah Jones, curator at Jones Auction House, said interest has already ...

Sharks have ruled the Earth’s oceans for 400 million years and recent research on fossilized shark teeth has led to the discovery of an innovative method for dating ancient sediments.

The shark's back teeth had flat crowns and long bases resembling old iron nails, which contributed to its common name. The front teeth were more chisel-like, suggesting a diversified diet.

According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, megalodon teeth can exceed 7 inches in length. “I looked up how rare it is to find this size,” she said. “1% of all Megalodon shark teeth ...