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$50.00
An EXCELLENT, large Isurus retroflexus tooth. Heavy and deep root ridges on the reverse side. The root is also extra wide. An excellent I. retroflexus example. Always scarce to locate. Pliocene. Kaltendijk Sand, Doel, Belgium
B504 SIZE: 1-1/2" (1-1/2" W)
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$50.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light tan 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.
LC329 Size: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$50.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (ulower jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light tan 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.
LC322 Size: 2"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$50.00
An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (lower 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 & tan crown and a tan 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.
LC317 Size: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$50.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (big upper jaw posterior 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.
LC393 Size: 1-1/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$50.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (big upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a 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.
LC391 Size: 1-5/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrhinchus$50.00
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 includes a a pair of side denticals. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. Authenticity guaranteed. Exceptional color!
NC370 SIZE: 1-1/4"
Learn More - Isurus desori$50.00
Top Quality Isurus desori , a Mako shark tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This tooth has excellent color and perservation. Sharp cutting edge and tip. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Isurus oxyrhinchus. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
N201 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Learn More - Isurus desori$50.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. An anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A blue crown and brown root. Excellent color! Sharp cutting edges with no dings. An excellent root (with small surface pits) with no hydration cracks. Good symmetry. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.
SC359 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$50.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw lateral tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a tan crown and a brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C612 Size: 1-3/16"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$50.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a blue crown and a light brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C610 Size: 1-1/8"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$50.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light blue crown and a light brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. No repair or restoration. An excellent color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C609 Size: 1-1/8"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
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