Marine Fossil Hunting PCS Phosphate Mine in Aurora, NC.

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Marine Fossil Hunting PCS Phosphate Mine in Aurora, NC

What are we looking for? Marine fossils!  Shark teeth  Stingray dentine plates and teeth and teeth  Snail shells or shell fragments fragments  Sea urchin spines  Coprolites (fossilized fish poop)  and many others…

Megalodon tooth

The Megalodon shark lived at the same time as the animals at the Gray Fossil Site during the Miocene Epoch (5-20 million years ago).

Sharks have several rows of teeth. Unlike people who lose their baby teeth and replace with adult teeth only once, the shark constantly replaces lost teeth.

Sea Urchins

ray dental plates Stingray dental plates

Coral

Coprolite Fish vertebra Many other fossils to look for Scallop shell Mammal bone Astarte shell Wentletrap shell Tiger shark tooth Copper shark tooth

With patience and a sharp eye, see what fossils you can discover! Have fun and learn!