Cow Shark Teeth
Cow Shark Teeth Collection
Buried Treasure Fossils offers an exceptional variety of cow shark teeth for sale. Collectors highly seek after these intricate fossil shark teeth for their unique multi-cusped design. Our inventory includes both Sixgill and Sevengill species, featuring an incredible selection of Hexanchus, Notorhynchus, Notidanidon, and Weltonia specimens. We also carry rare symphyseal teeth to complete your collection. Authenticity is guaranteed on all purchases.
Why Cow Shark Teeth Are Interesting to Fossil Collectors
Cow shark teeth let collectors explore an unusual branch of shark evolution. Their distinctive morphology provides useful clues about tooth position and feeding adaptations, giving individual specimens more scientific interest than appearance alone. Differences in preservation, completeness, and geological provenance also make each fossil worth examining.
At Buried Treasure Fossils, we appreciate specimens that bring both collecting appeal and a tangible connection to prehistoric marine ecosystems.
Cow Shark Teeth for Beginner Collectors
Starting with a cow shark tooth offers newcomers an approachable way to learn fossil identification. Examine the crown closely, paying attention to the arrangement and condition of its cusps. A clear specimen also lets beginners become familiar with the terminology used throughout fossil collecting. When purchasing authentic shark teeth, review the specimen description and available provenance information so you understand what you are adding to your collection.
Reach out to us today and discover a prehistoric specimen for your collection!
Frequently Asked Questions
How old are fossil cow shark teeth? The age varies depending on the species and geological formation where a specimen was found. Cow shark fossils occur across different parts of the geological record, so the age of an individual tooth should be tied to its documented locality and provenance. Geological context provides a more reliable basis for determining age than the appearance of the tooth alone. For collectors, locality information also adds valuable context by connecting an individual specimen to the ancient marine environment in which the shark lived.
Do cow shark teeth occur in different sizes? Yes. Size varies among species, tooth positions, individuals, and geological specimens. This gives collectors an opportunity to encounter teeth with different proportions and morphological details.
How do fossil cow shark teeth differ from modern shark teeth? Fossil teeth have undergone geological processes that alter their original composition and appearance. Depending on the conditions of fossilization, they may display mineral colors and surface characteristics associated with the surrounding sediment and geological environment.
- Heptranchias sp$0.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Heptranchias sp. from Misty, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Seven perfect primary cusps. Found in the Keasy Fm., Oligocene age. An incredibly rare Heptranchias tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Near perfect tooth.
OR04 SIZE: 5/16" (wide)
Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022. Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Heptranchias sp$0.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Heptranchias sp. from Misty, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Seven perfect primary cusps. Found in the Keasy Fm., Oligocene age. An incredibly rare Heptranchias tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Near perfect tooth. I have never seen a Heptranchias tooth from the US.
OR03 SIZE: 3/8" (wide)
Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022. Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus sp.$0.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Hexanchus sp. from Nye Mudstone, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Six perfect primary cusps. Found in the Nye Mudstone Fm., Miocene age. An incredibly rare Hexanchus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Perfect tooth. I have never seen a Hexanchus tooth from Oregon.
OR02 SIZE: 3/4" (wide)
Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022. Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus sp.$0.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Hexanchus sp. from Nye Mudstone, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Ten perfect primary cusps. Found in the Nye Mudstone Fm., Miocene age. An incredibly rare Hexanchus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Perfect tooth. I have never seen a Hexanchus tooth from Oregon.
OR01 SIZE: 1-1/2" (wide)
Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022. Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Peru$0.00
An Ultra Rare, Hexanchus griseus symphyseal tooth from the Sacaco area of Peru. A March Fossil of the Month. This is the nicest complete lower jaw symphyseal (center) tooth that I have seen. Superb preservation and color. Eleven very large and sharp primary cusps. Perfect cusps! An excellent essentially complete root. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality rare collector's tooth. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is an incredibly rare collector's tooth from an old collection.
P751 Size: 3/4" (wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Peruvian Hexanchus teeth in March 2022 -> Link to Hexanchus Teeth
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$0.00
An rare , Top Quality lower jaw symphyseal Notorhynchus tooth - the Sevengill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich brown crown with a brown root. 11 main cusps (one damaged). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A near Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC602 Size: 11/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$0.00
An rare , Top Quality lower jaw symphyseal Notorhynchus tooth - the Sevengill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A February Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a rich tan crown with a tan root. 11 main cusps (complete). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC601 Size: 11/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Sixgill Cow shark$0.00
An ultra rare, Quality lower jaw lateral Hexanchus tooth - the Sixgill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown with a brownroot. Ten main cusps (all complete). Yes, the root has cracks on the display side, but the tooth never broke and has been quite sturdy. Incredible color and preservation. These are Pliocene age, Yorktown Formation teeth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Lee Creek Hexanchus teeth are rarely found, and this is the first time that I can offer them!
LC633 Size: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Sixgill Cow shark$0.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality pathologic lower jaw lateral Hexanchus tooth - the Sixgill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A February Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown with a tan root. Eleven main cusps including the pathologic center cusp (there are a couple small nicks). Incredible color and preservation. These are Pliocene age, Yorktown Formation teeth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Lee Creek Hexanchus teeth are rarely found, and this is the first time that I can offer them! This is a special specimen!
LC631 Size: 1-3/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus gigas$0.00
Gorgeous GEM quality tooth - upper jaw position. You do not see the Peruvian Hexanchus teeth very often.
P764 SIZE: 7/8"
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- Weltonia ancistrodon$0.00
A GEM Weltonia tooth - upper jaw. Excellent color. Essentially a Perfect tooth.
M685 SIZE: 1/2"
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