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 oxyrhynchus : Modern$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality modern Mako shark tooth from the Shortfin Mako shark, Isurus oxyrhnychus. Bright white color. Perfect tooth. An extra large anterior tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see 2" Mako teeth very often!
MM05 SIZE: 1-15/16"
Note- adding 22 modern shark teeth in July 2020. -> Link to modern Mako shark teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$65.00
A Top Quality, Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. A lower lateral tooth. High quality enamel. A very glossy tan colored crown. Very clean cutting edges. A good root with typical hydration cracks. Great symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC319 SIZE: 2-3/16"
Adding 19 SC Isurus hastalis teeth in July 2022. -> Link to SC Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis$65.00
A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth "Mako", shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. 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. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark and Carcharomodus escheri.. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
N116 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Note - Adding 10 Netherlands Carcharodon hastalis teeth in July 2023. Link to Netherlands Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$65.00
A 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.
LC324 Size: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$65.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a gray 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.
LC383 Size: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$65.00
A TOP QUALITY, Isurus desori tooth, a Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC350 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$65.00
An 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!
NC371 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$65.00
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 two side denticals. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC368 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. - Isurus oxyrhinchus$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anterior tooth. Excellent copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC365 SIZE: 1-15/16"
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Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth. - Isurus desori$65.00
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.
SC358 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus desori$65.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. An anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A dark blue crown and brown 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.
SC356 SIZE: 2"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon praecursor - Kazakhstan$65.00
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.
K108 Size: 1-1/4"
Posting 15 Kazakh Carcharodon praecursor shark teeth in July 2024. Link to Kazakh Isurus teeth.
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