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 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.
LC333 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhynchus : Modern$40.00
A LARGE, GEM modern Mako shark tooth from the Shortfin Mako shark, Isurus oxyrhnychus. Bright white color. Perfect tooth.. An extra large lateral tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
MM09 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Note- adding 10 Mako shark teeth in January 2020. -> Link to modern Mako shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Golden Beach$40.00
A Top Quality, BLUE Bone Valley Mako shark tooth from Golden Beach, Florida. Lower lateral tooth. Commonly referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. A glossy blue 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!
F126 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Note - Adding 16 Golden Beach / Venice Beach Mako teeth in April 2024. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Morocco$40.00
A Very Scarce, Quality Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis tooth - an upper jaw anterior Mako tooth from the Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. Very good quality enamel. A nice tan color. Sharp edges and complete. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This site is no longer accessible. Time to add a Moroccan Isurus hastalis tooth to your collection!
M379 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Adding 11 Moroccan Hastalis teeth in September 2024. --> Link to Moroccan Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis : Mexico$37.50
A TOP QUALITY, "White" (Mako) shark tooth with an excellent creamy white & black colored crown from Baja, Mexico. Great color. The root is very well preserved with a nice black color. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. This is a middle Miocene tooth from the Rosarita Beach Fm. A fantastic top quality "White" (Mako) tooth from a rare locality. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
MX302 SIZE: 3/4"
Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico. Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis : Mexico$37.50
A TOP QUALITY, "White" (Mako) shark tooth with an excellent creamy white colored crown from Baja, Mexico. Great color. The root is very well preserved with a nice black & creamy white color. Very clean crown. Excellent overall preservation. This is a middle Miocene tooth from the Rosarita Beach Fm. A fantastic quality "White" (Mako) tooth from a rare locality. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
MX303 SIZE: 3/4"
Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico. Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis Morocco$35.00
A Pair of Very Scarce Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis teeth - an upper jaw anterior Mako tooth from the Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. Very good quality enamel. A nice tan color. Sharp edges and complete. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This site is no longer accessible. Time to add a Moroccan Isurus hastalis tooth to your collection!
M382 SIZE: 1-1/8" (largest)
Adding 20 Moroccan Hastalis teeth in October 2020. --> Link to Moroccan Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$35.00
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.
LC395 Size: 15/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$35.00
An excellent pair of early Mako shark teeth, I. praecursor, an Eocene age Mako. Very nice color. These very difficult teeth to find in the limestone quarries. Found in the Castle Hayne Fm., Castle Hayne, NC.
NC378 (Left) SIZE: 1-1/8"
Learn More - Isurus desori - Olcese$35.00
An exceptional pair of upper jaw anterior teeth with a fantastic blue & pink colored crowns with a golden tan roots. Sharp edges. Perfect teeth.
ST670 (Left) SIZE: 1-1/8"
Learn More - Isurus desori - Olcese$35.00
An exceptional pair of upper jaw anterior teeth with a fantastic blue colored crowns with a light tan roots. Sharp edges. Perfect teeth.
ST655 (Right) SIZE: 7/8"
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$35.00
GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Upper jaw lateral teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1461 (Left) SIZE: 1-1/8"
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