Mako Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers an incredible variety of top quality Mako shark teeth for sale. We offer fossil Mako shark teeth for many species and from many localities including Lee Creek, Sharktooth Hill, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Chile, Peru, Netherlands, and Togo. Species available include Isurus praecursor, Isurus desori, Isurus escheri, Carcharodon hastalis, Carcharodon xiphodon, Isurus planus, Isurus oxyrhinchus, and Isurus retroflexus. We also have a limited supply of pathologic teeth and modern teeth. From the earliest Mako shark teeth to the largest Mako teeth, we offer them all. Authenticity guaranteed.
What Makes Mako Shark Teeth Collectible?
Collectors value Mako shark teeth for more than size. Preservation, tooth position, enamel condition, root integrity, and unusual features influence a specimen's appeal. Provenance adds interest by connecting each fossil to its setting. At Buried Treasure Fossils, we select specimens with collectors in mind, from accessible pieces to distinctive examples suited to specialized collections.
How to Identify Mako Shark Teeth
Mako teeth typically feature a narrow, blade-like crown with smooth cutting edges and a robust root. Shape varies by species and tooth position, so identification requires more than judging size or color. Our team examines morphology and provenance when evaluating authentic shark teeth, giving collectors context. Subtle differences in crown proportions and root shape provide clues.
Contact us and explore our collection to discover a fossil suited to your display.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old are fossil Mako shark teeth? Fossil Mako shark teeth come from different periods of the geological record, depending on the species and locality. Examining the provenance of an individual specimen provides important context about its age and history.
What distinguishes Mako shark teeth from other fossil shark teeth? Mako shark teeth are generally recognized by their slender, blade-like crowns and smooth cutting edges. Their streamlined shape reflects the feeding adaptations of fast-swimming predatory sharks, giving these fossils a distinctive appearance that collectors often find appealing. Differences in tooth position and species also influence the shape and proportions of individual specimens, so not every tooth looks exactly alike. Examining the crown and root together provides a more reliable understanding of a specimen's characteristics than judging its overall size alone.
Are fossil Mako shark teeth rare? The availability of fossil Mako shark teeth varies by species, locality, geological age, and preservation. Some specimens are encountered more frequently than others, so rarity needs to be considered in relation to the specific fossil rather than the category as a whole.
- Isurus praecursor$45.00
GEM Isurus praecursor tooth. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1456 (Right) SIZE: 1-1/4"
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Extra large, GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Upper jaw lateral teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1459 (Left) SIZE: 1-1/4"
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$45.00
GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Lower jaw anterior teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1468 (Right) SIZE: 1-3/8"
Learn More - Isurus hastalis$45.00
A rare, Top Quality Bone Valley Mako shark tooth from Golden Beach, Florida with great color! Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Cosmopolitodus hastalis or Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A glossy blue colored crown. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges. An excellent tan root. Great eye appeal. Extra large white gum line -very unique! A rare Bone Valley collector's Mako tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these Mako teeth very often!
F112 SIZE: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 10+ new BV Isurus hastalis teeth in June 2019. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus desori$45.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. An anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A blue crown and brown root. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges with no dings. An excellent root (with a surface damage) with no hydration cracks. Good symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC360 SIZE: 1-11/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$45.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw lateral tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light tan crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C613 Size: 1-3/16"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$45.00
"The Color Collection - South of the River - Fire Zone" A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful bright orange & red (unique color) crown with an excellent brown colored root. Excellent preservation. A Middle Miocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. Incredible color! An excellent collector's Mako tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST335 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Adding 18 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in September 2026. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis Morocco$40.00
A Pair of Very Scarce Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis teeth - an upper jaw anterior Mako tooth from the Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. Very good quality enamel. A nice tan color. Sharp edges and complete. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This site is no longer accessible. Time to add a Moroccan Isurus hastalis tooth to your collection!
M381 SIZE: 1-7/16" (largest)
Adding 20 Moroccan Hastalis teeth in October 2020. --> Link to Moroccan Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Morocco$40.00
A Very Scarce, Quality Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis tooth - an upper jaw anterior Mako tooth from the Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. Very good quality enamel. A nice tan color. Sharp edges and near complete. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This site is no longer accessible. Time to add a Moroccan Isurus hastalis tooth to your collection!
M372 SIZE: 2"
Adding 11 Moroccan Hastalis teeth in September 2024. --> Link to Moroccan Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$40.00
GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Lower jaw anterior teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1469 (Left) SIZE: 1-5/16"
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$40.00
Retroflexus - A GEM rare I. retroflexus tooth. Upper jaw anterior position. Very nice light color with exceptional gloss. Great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - exceptionally clean.
C626 (Left) Size: 15/16"
Learn More - Isurus hastalis$40.00
A rare, Top Quality Bone Valley Mako shark tooth from Golden Beach, Florida with great color! Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Cosmopolitodus hastalis or Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A glossy blue colored crown. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges. An excellent tan root. Great eye appeal. Extra large white gum line -very unique! A rare Bone Valley collector's Mako tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these Mako teeth very often!
F113 SIZE: 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 10+ new BV Isurus hastalis teeth in June 2019. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
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