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 hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$75.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Note - This tooth has short pathologic ribs in the enamel. Possibly an attempt to create serrations. There have been some C. hubellii GW transition teeth found in the mine. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light tan colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC328 Size: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$75.00
A LARGE Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper anterior jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Note - This tooth exhibits the classic characteristic shape of the middle Miocene Mako teeth found both in the Lee Creek mine and the NC red site. I do not see this Mako tooth shape from other Miocene deposits. Possibly a hastalis species variation and it is referred to as the "narrow form". Maximum size is approximately 2". This tooth has a rich blue crown and a brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. 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 perfect "Pungo" hastalis tooth.
LC323 Size: 1-15/16"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$75.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC312 Size: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$75.00
An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (lower jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. This is the largest Oxyrinchus tooth one that I have seen!
LC355 Size: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$75.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw lateral tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail including one side dentical. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC366 SIZE: 1-11/16"
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Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth. - Carcharodon hastalis - Golden Beach$75.00
A Top Quality, OLIVE Bone Valley Mako shark tooth from Golden Beach, Florida. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A glossy olive colored crown and an excellent tan root. Great color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent eye appeal. A rare Bone Valley collector's Mako tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these Mako teeth very often!
F122 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 16 Golden Beach / Venice Beach Mako teeth in April 2024. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon praecursor - Kazakhstan$75.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon (Isurus) praecursor shark lateral tooth from Tushbair, West Kazakhstan. Fantastic color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth.
K103 Size: 1-5/16"
Posting 15 Kazakh Carcharodon praecursor shark teeth in July 2024. Link to Kazakh Isurus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Bone Valley$75.00
A Top Quality, ORANGE Bone Valley Mako shark tooth from Polk County, Florida with great color! Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. An excellent colored crown. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges. An excellent tan colored root. Great eye appeal. A rare Bone Valley color collector's Mako tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these Mako teeth very often!
F103 SIZE: 2"
Note - Adding 8 new BV Isurus hastalis teeth in April 2005. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$75.00
"The Color Collection - South of the River - Fire Zone" A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful flaming red on top of orange (unique color) crown with an excellent tan colored root. Excellent preservation. A Middle Miocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. Incredible color! An excellent collector's Mako tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST339 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Adding 18 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in September 2026. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$70.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. An anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A tan crown and light tan root. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges with no dings. An excellent root with no hydration cracks. Good symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC355 SIZE: 2-1/8"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon planus : Mexico$70.00
A Large, TOP QUALITY upper jaw lateral Carcharodon planus tooth from Baja, Mexico. Beautiful tan crown with an excellent tan root. Great preservation. Wide crown. Great color! This is a Miocene tooth found in the Rosarita Beach Fm. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth from a rare locality.
MX310 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico. Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth
Learn More - Isurus hastalis - Peru$70.00
A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible brown and tan colored crown and a brown root. Fantastic color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent lower jaw anterior tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth.
P312 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Adding 20 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in August 2021. Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.
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