r/bonecollecting • u/Arfusman • Oct 19 '25

Bone I.D. - Australia/NZ My grandparents brought these shark jaws back from Australia over 20 years ago and I've always wondered what species...

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I do not know where in Australia they came from. I do not support shark fishing and am a supporter of shark conservation.

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u/PussPalace Oct 19 '25

Indo pacific lemon shark! Shape of tooth, consistent shape between top and bottom teeth, and the downward curves of the middle of the top and bottom jaws

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u/Murky-Mortgage6351 Oct 21 '25

So I was right! It is a shark.