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.
- Carcharodon hastalis - Bone Valley$145.00
A Top Quality, BLUE 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!
F102 SIZE: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 8 new BV Isurus hastalis teeth in April 2005. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$135.00
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. An upper jaw anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A glossy gray colored crown. Very clean cutting edges. An excellent root - wide with very small hydration cracks. Great symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC311 SIZE: 2-7/16"
Adding 19 SC Isurus hastalis teeth in July 2022. -> Link to SC Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Peru$135.00
A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible lavendar & tan colored crown and a white root. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth.
P310 SIZE: 2-5/16"
Adding 17 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in May 2024. Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis$135.00
A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor. Highest quality enamel. An excellent BLUE colored crown. Great color! Sharp cutting edges. An excellent root – very wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC316 SIZE: 2-5/16"
Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024. -> Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$135.00
A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a tan crown and a tan root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C321 Size: 2-1/4"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$135.00
An EXTRA LARGE, 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!
NC393 SIZE: 1-3/4
Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Bone Valley$135.00
A Top Quality, BLUE 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 charcoal 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!
F131 SIZE: 2"
Note - Adding 8 new BV Isurus hastalis teeth in April 2005. -> Link to BV Isurus hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus hastalis - Peru$125.00
A colorful, Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis tooth from the Ica region of Peru. An incredible dark blue colored crown and a gray root. Very good color! Sharp cutting edges. Excellent definition and preservation. An excellent upper jaw tooth. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent colorful collector's Mako tooth.
P306 SIZE: 2-5/16"
Adding 17 Carcharodon hastalis teeth in May 2024. Link to Peruvian Hastalis teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$125.00
A LARGE Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper 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.
LC352 Size: 2-1/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$125.00
An EXTRA LARGE 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 black 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.
LC381 Size: 2-5/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$125.00
A rare, colorful Top Quality Pathologic Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a blue & tan crown and a brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation. Perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C301P Size: 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2020 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$125.00
An EXTRA LARGE, rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw lateral 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!
NC394 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.
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