Otodus Shark Teeth
Otodus Shark Teeth Collection
Buried Treasure Fossils offers exceptional Otodus Shark Teeth from the Otodus obliquus, one of the earliest mackerel sharks. As the apex predator of the early Eocene (approximately 50 million years ago), this shark is renowned for its teeth, which feature wide triangular crowns and distinct large side cusps.
While Otodus fossils are a staple for collectors, finding extraordinary, large (3"+) specimens in pristine condition is difficult. Many teeth on the market are damaged during crude extraction and suffer from poor repairs or reattached parts. We have painstakingly curated our inventory to offer only the finest examples—showy, large teeth free from the "remanufactured" quality standard elsewhere. If you are looking for genuine, museum-grade fossils with little to no damage, these specimens will be a pleasant surprise. Authenticity guaranteed.
Collecting the Ancestor of the Megalodon
For serious collectors, few fossils tell a story like the early Otodus teeth species do. This shark sits near the base of the lineage that would eventually lead to the mighty Megalodon, so owning a well-preserved example means holding an early chapter in that famous evolutionary tale. As the collection grows from the smooth-edged early forms toward the serrated species that followed, the connection to the giant that came later becomes part of what makes these Otodus shark teeth so rewarding to own.
Buried Treasure Fossils draws its Otodus specimens from several classic localities. Teeth from Morocco, Kazakhstan, the United States, and beyond each carry distinctive coloration, structural character, matrix type, and preservation, giving collectors real variety to choose from rather than a single species. The inventory also includes unusual pathologic teeth, such as split or twisted crowns, for those who appreciate the rare and the strange. A pathologic piece like a twisted-tip Megalodon tooth or its Otodus ancestor is a genuine conversation starter and a standout in any collection.
Ready to add one to your collection? Browse our full range of fossils for sale and find your next piece.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you ship Otodus teeth internationally? Yes, though some of the heavier specimens, such as large teeth in matrix or vertebrae, may require a shipping surcharge on top of standard rates. If you are ordering from outside the US, it is worth checking on postage for larger pieces before you buy.
How old are Otodus shark teeth? Most Otodus teeth date to the early Eocene, roughly 50 million years ago, though some specimens reach back into the preceding Paleocene. Each tooth is a genuine relic from a time long before the Megalodon patrolled the oceans, which is part of what makes them so remarkable to hold.
What should I look for in a quality Otodus tooth? Collectors tend to prize complete side cusps, a sharp tip, strong enamel color, and an intact root, since damage to any of these affects both the look and the value. Evaluating the specimen's overall symmetry and natural preservation also clarifies its historical significance. Because these features vary from tooth to tooth, it helps to look closely at each specimen rather than assume they are all alike.
- Otodus obliquus$60.00
A Top Quality, Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This tooth has an excellent golden tan color and a white root. Sharp edges and tip. The side cusps are complete. A massive, thick root. No repair or restoration. Great color! One of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. An excellent collector's quality tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
M027 SIZE: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 16 Moroccan Otodus teeth in December 2024. -> Otodus Catalog Link
Learn More - Otodus - Pathologic Tooth$50.00
An excellent "compressed crown" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth is compressed and dwarfed! A very strange pathology. Complete tooth. Note - the right root corner is reattached. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.
M058P SIZE: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 14 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2022 -> Link to Otodus obliquus teeth
Learn More - Otodus obliquus$50.00
A Top Quality, Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This tooth has an excellent golden tan color and a white root. Sharp edges and tip. The side cusps are complete. A massive, thick root. No repair or restoration. Great color! One of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. An excellent collector's quality tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
M026 SIZE: 1-15/16"
Note - Adding 18 new Moroccan Otodus teeth in November 2023. -> Otodus Catalog Link
Learn More - Otodus - Pathologic Tooth$47.50
An excellent "split tip" Pathologic Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth has one one of the most interesting pathologies! A very strange pathology. Complete tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.
M057P SIZE: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 18 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2023 -> Link to Otodus obliquus teeth
Learn More - Otodus obliquus$45.00
A Top Quality, Otodus obliquus pathologic tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. A lateral tooth which is excessively recurved. This tooth has an excellent golden tan color and a white root. Sharp edges with a damaged tip. A massive, thick root. No repair or restoration. Great color! One of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. An excellent collector's quality tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
M019 SIZE: 1-15/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Moroccan Otodus teeth in May 2021. -> Otodus Catalog Link
Learn More - Otodus obliquus$45.00
A very nice Otodus obliquus. Very difficult species to find at this site! Very minor feeding wear at tip
B265 (Right) Size: 7/ 16"
Learn More - Otodus - Pathologic Tooth$40.00
An excellent "split tip" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth tip is divided into three sections! A very difficult pathology to locate. Complete tooth. Note - the right root corner is reattached. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.
M054P SIZE: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 14 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2022 -> Link to Otodus obliquus teeth
Learn More - Otodus - Pathologic Tooth$40.00
A High Quality, exceptional "compressed width crown" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth compressed crown. Side cusps are complete and folded forward. A very difficult pathology to locate. Complete tooth. Note - the crown may be reattached to the root. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.
M055P SIZE: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 16 Otodus obliquus teeth in December 2024 -> Link to Otodus obliquus teeth
Learn More - Otodus obliquus$0.00
A HUGE Top Quality, Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. A BIG anterior tooth with an extra wide crown. This tooth has an excellent golden tan color and a white root. Sharp edges and tip. The side cusps are complete. A massive, thick root. Right root lobe appears to be reattached. Great color! One of the earliest ancestors of the Megalodon. An excellent collector's quality tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see a top quality tooth this large!
M001 BoP SIZE: 3-13/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Moroccan Otodus teeth in May 2021. -> Otodus Catalog Link
Learn More - Otodus obliquus - Virginia$0.00
A rare, Top Quality Otodus obliquus shark tooth, the extinct Mackerel shark, from the Muddy Creek, Virginia. Nice tan color. Excellent preservation and condition. An early Eocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. This is the largest US Otodus obliquus tooth that I have seen. Quite rare.
VA24 SIZE: 2-3/16"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
Learn More - Otodus - Pathologic Tooth$0.00
An exceptional "split & twisted crown" Otodus obliquus tooth from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. This pathologic tooth is divided into three sections and twisted! A very difficult pathology to locate. Complete tooth. Note - the right root corner is reattached. It is very difficult to see the break. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth.
M059P SIZE: 1-3/16"
Note - Adding 14 Otodus obliquus teeth in November 2022 -> Link to Otodus obliquus teeth
Learn More - Shark Vertebrae$0.00
A rare LARGE, Otodus obliquus vertebra with very nice color from the Khouribga phosphate mining area of Morocco. Exceptional concentric growth rings well preserved as well as the pair of ventral foramina openings along the side. Very thick at 1-1/16". Centra faces are very clean and edge structure is very well preserved and clean. Eocene age. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional quality. You don't see the large Otodus vertebra any more!
M1165 SIZE: 3" (1-1/16" H)
Note - Adding 6 new Otodus obliquus vertebrae in December 2022. Link to Otodus vertebrae.
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