Peru - Isurus hastalis   (Big-tooth Mako)

This catalog contains exceptional teeth from the big-tooth Mako shark - Isurus hastalis. The upper jaw teeth are noted for their well defined triangular crown and broad roots (upper jaw) while the lower jaw teeth exhibit  slender crowns - all  without serrations. Complete lower jaw teeth are hard to find since they are much more fragile. Miocene age (14 million years ago). Collected in the Ica area. Top quality Peruian I. hastalis teeth are always tough to find! You can not beat the best quality Peruvian Isurus teeth. These Peruvian Makos are essentially impossible to find any more. There are some incredible colorful gems in this group.  Our best ever group top quality collector's Peruvian Mako teeth! These teeth are very difficult to locate now!

Catalog updated on November 26, 2008. 

Note - 1) All teeth sizes are slant height unless otherwise noted. Click on photos to enlarge.

Item	Size	Price	Cat. No.	Comments
	2-5/8"	$95	P332 New	An EXTRA LARGE I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous tan color crown with an excellent white colored root. Wide crown. Very sharp & clean edges. Excellent definition and preservation. A perfect upper jaw anterior tooth. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-9/16"	$95	P334 New	A GEM EXTRA LARGE I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous light gray colored crown with a cool "two tone" root. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. Incredible root preservation - no cracks! A perfect lower jaw anterior tooth. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-1/4"	$70	P302 New	An EXCELLENT LARGE I. hastalis tooth. An excellent gray & gray colored crown and a gray root. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. An excellent upper jaw tooth. No repair. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-1/8"	$65	P326 New	An EXCELLENT LARGE I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous multi-shaded gray colored crown and a tan root. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. A perfect upper jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-1/8"	$70	P327 New	A GEM LARGE I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous light tan colored crown and a tan & brown root. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. A near perfect upper jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-1/8"	$60	P303 New	A GORGEOUS LARGE I. hastalis tooth. An excellent tan colored crown and a red root. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. An excellent lower jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2-1/16"	$60	P341 New	An EXCELLENT LARGE I. hastalis tooth. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. Gorgeous brown & blue color. A perfect upper jaw lateral tooth. Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	2"	$35	P306	A LARGE tan colored I. hastalis tooth with gray speckles and a red brown root. A nice specimen grade tooth.    Reverse Photo.
	1-15/16"	$50	P343 New	An EXCELLENT I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous red brown & blue color. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. Incredible root preservation - no cracks! There is a very small patch on the root.    Reverse Photo.
	1-7/8"	$55	P329 New	A GEM I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous tan colored crown and a brown root. Razor sharp edges. Excellent definition and preservation. A near perfect lower jaw lateral tooth. No repair. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	1-3/4"	$50	P308 New	An EXCELLENT I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous light brown colored crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. A perfect lower jaw lateral tooth. No repair. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	1-5/8"	$55	P330 New	A GEM I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous light red brown colored crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Strong recurvature. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. A near perfect upper jaw lateral tooth. No repair. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	1-5/8"	$60	P345 New	"The BLOOD RED Mako 2" An EXCELLENT I. hastalis tooth. Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. An exceptional deep cherry red crown color. Incredible color! There is a crack on the root. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	1-9/16"	$50	P320	A GEM I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous light brown color. Razor sharp edges. Excellent definition and preservation. Incredible root preservation - no cracks! A perfect upper jaw lateral tooth. Museum quality!
	1-9/16"	$50	P325	An Excellent lower jaw anterior I. hastalis tooth with wavy serration development - "Isurus escheri - like". Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges and a needle tip. Incredible colors. Note - superficial crack - no break.   Serration Photo.
	1-1/2"	$45	P310 New	A GEM I. hastalis tooth. Gorgeous tan colored crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Excellent definition and preservation. Razor sharp edges. A perfect upper jaw lateral tooth. No repair. Near Museum quality!    Reverse Photo.
	1-7/16"	$25	P313	A beautiful I. hastalis tooth. Excellent definition and preservation. A perfect tooth.

Link to Mako Shark Teeth Guide --> Mako Shark Teeth Guide

Link to Megalodon Lover's Guide -->  Megalodon Lover's Guide

Peru Catalog Links:

Link to Peru Auriculatus teeth  -->  Peru Auriculatus Catalog

Link to Peru Chubutensis teeth  -->  Peru Chubutensis Catalog

Link to Peru Megalodon teeth  -->  Peru Megalodon Catalog

Link to Peru Great White (Large) - Museum Quality  --> Great White Teeth - Museum  Quality Catalog #1

Link to Peru Great White (Large) - Museum Quality  --> Great White Teeth - Museum Quality Catalog #2

Link to Peru Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Cat. #1 --> Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Catalog #1

Link to Peru Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Cat. #2 --> Great White Teeth - VG Quality - Catalog #2

Link to Peru Wholesale / Jewelry Great White   --> Great White Teeth - Wholesale & Jewelry

Link to Great White Shark Teeth Guide --> Great White Shark Teeth Guide

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