Father and son discover prehistoric megalodon tooth in New Jersey

On Tuesday, August 12, 2026, 42-year-old Michael Bowers and his 11-year-old son, Bo, discovered a prehistoric megalodon tooth while on vacation in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The duo was walking along a breakwater when they spotted the fossil wedged inside a narrow crevice. Although Michael could not fit his hand into the opening to retrieve the object, his son successfully reached in and pulled the massive tooth from the structure.

The pair took the fossil to the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center for expert identification. Specialists confirmed that the find is an authentic tooth from a megalodon, a species widely recognized as the largest shark to ever inhabit the planet. Michael Bowers, a resident of Pennsylvania, expressed his disbelief at the find, stating that he and his son were left speechless by the discovery of such a rare artifact.

While the discovery is considered a significant paleontological event, no further official investigation or legal action regarding the find has been reported. The status of the fossil remains a personal keepsake for the family following its official identification by local experts.