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.
- Carcharomodus escheri$225.00
A rare Top Quality Carcharomodus escheri, a "serrated Mako" shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. The Carcharomodus escheri was named as a new genus in 2015 based upon a crenulated cutting edge ("wavy serrations"), slender & distally inclined crown, and side cusplets. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. Two side cusplets. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult tooth to source.
N010 SIZE: 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 17 Netherlands Carcharomodus escheri teeth in July 2023. Link to Netherlands Escheri teeth
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$225.00
A LARGE Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Wide crown. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC307 Size: 2-1/2"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$225.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - lower jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light blue & tan crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these BIG Chilean Mako teeth any more.
C304 Size: 2-3/4"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$225.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a tan crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these BIG Chilean Mako teeth any more.
C303 Size: 2-3/4"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - NC Red Site$225.00
A fantastic, Top Quality copper-red Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Meherrin River, No Carolina. Rare copper red color with high gloss. Best color. Highest quality enamel. Great preservation and condition - sharp edges and tip - very clean. No repair or restoration. Exceptional color! An excellent, rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
NC302 SIZE: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 22 Red Site Hastalis Mako teeth in January 2025. --> Link to copper-red Makos
Learn More - Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis$225.00
A LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Carcharodon hastalis lower jaw tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, Bakersfield, California. The root is very well preserved. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST019 SIZE: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 10 Sharktooth Hill Megalodon & Hastalis teeth in September 2026. Link to STH Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis$225.00
A LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Carcharodon hastalis upper jaw tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, Bakersfield, California. Excellent blue and pink color. The root is very well preserved. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST014 SIZE: 2-7/16" (1-5/8" wide)
Note - Adding 10 Sharktooth Hill Megalodon & Hastalis teeth in September 2026. Link to STH Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis$225.00
A LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Carcharodon hastalis upper jaw tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, Bakersfield, California. Excellent blue color. The root is very well preserved. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST004 SIZE: 2-1/2" (1-11/16" wide)
Note - Adding 10 Sharktooth Hill Megalodon & Hastalis teeth in September 2026. Link to STH Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis$215.00
"The Color Collection - North of the River" A TOP QUALITY, Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis tooth with an excellent mix of blue colors from the Sharktooth Hill area, Bakersfield, California. The root is very well preserved. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST006 SIZE: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 30 Sharktooth Hill Hastalis teeth in October 2023. Link to STH Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$200.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light blue crown and a brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Near perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these BIG Chilean Mako teeth any more.
C302 Size: 2-3/4"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Carcharomodus escheri$195.00
A rare Top Quality Carcharomodus escheri, a "serrated Mako" shark tooth - lower jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. The Carcharomodus escheri was named as a new genus in 2015 based upon a crenulated cutting edge ("wavy serrations"), slender & distally inclined crown, and side cusplets. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. Two side cusplets. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult tooth to source.
N013 SIZE: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 17 Netherlands Carcharomodus escheri teeth in July 2023. Link to Netherlands Escheri teeth
Learn More - Carcharomodus escheri$195.00
A rare Top Quality Carcharomodus escheri, a "serrated Mako" shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. The Carcharomodus escheri was named as a new genus in 2015 based upon a crenulated cutting edge ("wavy serrations"), slender & distally inclined crown, and side cusplets. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe. This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. Two side cusplets. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). An excellent rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult tooth to source.
N012 SIZE: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 17 Netherlands Carcharomodus escheri teeth in July 2023. Link to Netherlands Escheri teeth
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