Isurus retroflexus

A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (lower jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light tan colored root. Excellent colors!  Sharp cutting edge. The rear top of root has a "shoulder" build up, a characteristic of Isurus retroflexus. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult tooth to source.

LC394      Size: 1-3/16"

Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023.     Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.   

A rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail with the typical distinct enameloid build up on the reverse side. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed.  Exceptional color!   

NC397                SIZE: 1-9/16"

Incredibly colored I. oxyrinchus teeth with desert polish. Lateral position teeth. You do not see this species often.

P375               SIZE: 15/16"

Retroflexus - A pair of rare I. retroflexus teeth. Upper jaw position. Very nice light color with exceptional gloss. Great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - exceptionally clean.

C617     (Left)         Size: 7/8"

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.

C624   (Right)        Size: 1"

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"