Lee Creek - Other Isurus
Species
Please page down to quickly go to the Isurus
desori, Isurus oxyrinchus, or
Isurus retroflexus shark teeth in this catalog (below) or
click on Scientific Name to go to the Mako species catalog.
The Isurus desori is an earlier form Narrow-Tooth Mako found in the
Pungo River Formation (Middle Miocene - ~15 mya) at the Lee Creek site. The
upper jaw teeth exhibit a slender and typically curved crown. An uncommon tooth.
The Isurus oxyrinchus is a modern form Shortfin Mako found in the
Yorktown Formation (Early Pliocene - ~4.5 mya) at the Lee Creek site. The upper
jaw teeth exhibit a narrower and a curved crown. An uncommon tooth.
The Isurus retroflexus is a modern form Longfin Mako found in the
Yorktown Formation (Early Pliocene - ~4.5 mya) at the Lee Creek site. The upper
jaw teeth exhibit a short crowns, a high root face, and root build up at the
base of the crown on the labial side. A rare tooth.
Note - all teeth sizes are slant height unless otherwise
noted. Click on photos to enlarge.
Catalog updated February 17, 2006.
Our best selection of top quality Isurus teeth
ever!
Note - Left photo --> upper data
& right photo = bottom data.
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Item |
Size |
Price |
Cat. No. |
Comments |
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1-3/4" 1-5/8" Oxyrinchus |
$50 $45 |
LC382 LC383 |
New
A
GEM pair of I. oxyrinchus teeth, the Shortfin Mako.
These teeth are near PERFECT. Very nice light tan color with exceptional
gloss. The root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great preservation and
condition - extra sharp edges and tip. These are Pliocene age teeth from the
Yorktown Fm. Fantastic collector's teeth. Difficult to find! Near Museum
quality.
Reverse Photo |
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1-3/4" 1-11/16"
Desori |
SOLD
$45 |
LC384 LC385 |
New
An
EXCELLENT pair of I. desori teeth, the Shortfin Mako
ancestor. These teeth are near PERFECT. Very nice light tan color with
exceptional gloss. The root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great
preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip. These are Miocene
age teeth from the Pungo River Fm. Fantastic collector's teeth. Difficult to
find! Near Museum quality.
Reverse Photo |
 |
1-5/8" Oxyrinchus |
$45 |
LC378 |
A GORGEOUS, I.
oxyrinchus tooth, the Shortfin Mako. The tooth is essentially
PERFECT. Very nice light color with exceptional gloss. The root shows
incredible detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp
edges and tip. This is a Pliocene age tooth from the Yorktown Fm. A
fantastic collector's tooth. Difficult to find! Museum quality.
Reverse Photo |
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1-13/16" 1-11/16"
Oxyrinchus |
$50 $45 |
LC386 LC387 |
New
A GORGEOUS
pair of I. oxyrinchus teeth, the Shortfin Mako - lower jaw
position. These teeth are near PERFECT. Very nice light tan color with
exceptional gloss. The root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great
preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip. These are Pliocene
age teeth from the Yorktown Fm. Fantastic collector's teeth. Difficult to
find! Near Museum quality. |
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2-1/16" Retroflexus |
$65 |
LC391
New
|
An EXTRA LARGE, I.
retroflexus tooth, the Longfin Mako. Very nice light color
with exceptional gloss. The root shows incredible detail and is absolutely
huge! Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and
tip. This is a Pliocene age tooth from the Yorktown Fm. A fantastic
collector's tooth. Difficult to find!
Reverse Photo |
 |
2-1/16" Oxyrinchus |
$65 |
LC392
New
|
An EXTRA LARGE, I.
oxyrinchus tooth, the Shortfin Mako (may be a I. retroflexus).
The tooth is near PERFECT. Very nice light color with exceptional gloss. The
root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition -
extra sharp edges and tip. This is a Pliocene age tooth from the Yorktown
Fm. A fantastic collector's tooth. Difficult to find! Near Museum quality.
Reverse Photo |
 |
1-11/16" Retroflexus |
$50 |
LC393
New
|
A GORGEOUS, I.
retroflexus tooth, the Longfin Mako. The tooth is near
PERFECT. Very nice light color with exceptional gloss. The root shows
incredible detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp
edges and tip. This is a Pliocene age tooth from the Yorktown Fm. A
fantastic collector's tooth. Difficult to find! Near Museum quality.
Reverse Photo |
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