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 praecursor$45.00
Extra large, GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Upper jaw lateral teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1457 (Left) SIZE: 1-1/4"
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$45.00
GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Lower jaw anterior teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1467 (Left) SIZE: 1-3/8"
Learn More - Isurus desori$45.00
A 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!
NC349 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 3 NC Red I. desori teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. desori teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$45.00
An EXTRA LARGE, 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. Great color!
NC341 SIZE: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 3 NC Red I. desori teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. desori teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$45.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. A lateral tooth. High quality enamel. A blue crown and 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.
SC362 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$45.00
"The Color Collection - South of the River - Fire Zone" A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful bright 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.
ST336 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Adding 18 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in September 2026. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus : Mexico$40.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako, an anterior tooth from Baja, Mexico. Highest quality enamel. Excellent light brown color with a tan root. Very good preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip. This is a Pliocene age tooth from the Gloria Fm. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's tooth from a rare locality.
MX222 Size: 1-3/16"
Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico. Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth
Learn More - Isurus praecursor (Eocene)$40.00
An excellent pair of large Isurus praecursor shark teeth. First lateral teeth.
SC1269 (Right) SIZE: 1-1/8"
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$40.00
A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw anterior Carcharodon planus tooth from the Fire Zone, Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful colorful crown with an excellent brown colored root. Excellent preservation. A Middle Miocene age tooth. Incredible color! An excellent collector's Mako tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A Fire Zone tooth.
ST322 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 34 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in January 2022. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$40.00
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"
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$40.00
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"
Learn More - Isurus desori$40.00
A GEM I. desori, the Narrow-tooth Mako - lateral tooth. Very nice golden tan color with excellent gloss. The root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip. These are Miocene age teeth from the Pungo River Fm. Fantastic collector's teeth. Museum quality.
LC334 SIZE: 1-1/2"
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