This is a niho mano/shark tooth necklace. The tooth is 1-1/8"long, attached to a Kaula/neckcord natural flax-waxed cording. The niho/tooth represents the Mano's/shark's power and strength. and honor its special presence in Hawaiian culture and ties to the Kanaka Koa/warrior class. The cording can be ordered to length in the "necklace size" options, Please choose a desired length or could delay shippment of order. Also if not specified will be sent at the shortest length which is the default