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 retroflexus$60.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a white 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.
LC389 Size: 1-7/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$60.00
A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - lower jaw lateral tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light blue 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.
C325 Size: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$60.00
A TOP QUALITY, Isurus desori tooth, a 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. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC342 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$60.00
An LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the Shortfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Upper jaw anerior 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!
NC364 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$60.00
A 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. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC360 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Learn More - Isurus praecursor$60.00
Extra large, GEM Isurus praecursor teeth. Lower jaw anterior teeth. Excellent color and preservation. Sharp edges.
M1465 (Left) SIZE: 1-3/4"
Learn More - Isurus desori$60.00
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!
NC343 SIZE: 1-5/8"
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Note - Adding 3 NC Red I. desori teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. desori teeth. - Isurus retroflexus$60.00
A rare TOP QUALITY, Isurus retroflexus tooth, a Longfin Mako, from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Lower 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!
NC400 SIZE: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 5 NC Red I. retroflexus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red I. retroflexus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus desori$60.00
A LARGE, Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. A lateral tooth. High quality enamel. A brown 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.
SC361 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus desori$60.00
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.
SC357 SIZE: 1-7/8"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$60.00
"The Color Collection - South of the River - Fire Zone" A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful black on top of flaming red (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.
ST338 SIZE: 1-3/8"
Adding 18 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in September 2026. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$60.00
"The Color Collection - South of the River - Fire Zone" A TOP QUALITY, upper jaw Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful blue & tan (unique color) crown with an excellent brown colored root. Excellent preservation. A Middle Miocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. Incredible color! An excellent collector's Mako tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST337 SIZE: 1-5/16"
Adding 18 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in September 2026. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
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