What types of fossils can be identified at the Calvert Cliffs?

The Calvert Cliffs are best known for fossil shark teeth, ray teeth, marine mammal bones, whale ear bones, shells, and other marine fossils from the Miocene Epoch.

Does this page help identify fossil shark teeth?

Yes. This page focuses on fossil identification, including guides to identifying shark teeth, vertebrate fossils, and common invertebrates found at the Calvert Cliffs.

Calvert Cliffs Fossil Identification Guide: Shark Teeth & Miocene Fossils

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Fossil Identification Guide for the Calvert Cliffs of Maryland

Calvert County, Maryland ~ 23 - 8 Million Years Old
Early to Middle Miocene
Chesapeake Group: Calvert, Choptank, and St. Mary's Formations

Fossils Found in the Calvert & Choptank formations at the Calvert Cliffs of Maryland along The Chesapeake Bay and Surrounding Areas

Use this page as a fossil identification guide to the countless Miocene fossils of Calvert Cliffs.

The Calvert Cliffs contain an AMAZING amount of Miocene fossils. There are Fossil Sharks, Marine Mammals, Reptiles such as Crocodiles and Turtles, and even rare Land Mammals. Also, for the sea shell lover, there are Countless invertebrate fossils.

Due to the profuse amount of fossils, the fossils are separated by category. Simply scroll down and click on an image to go to that specific fossil page. Fossils are separated into Megalodon teeth, Other Shark Fossils, Other Vertebrate Fossils, and Invertebrate Fossils.

To learn about the Calvert Cliffs, go to the Main Calvert Cliffs Fossil Page