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 oxyrhinchus$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY, Isurus oxyrhincus tooth, the 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!
NC365 SIZE: 1-15/16"
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Note - Adding 7 NC Red I. oxyrhinchus teeth in July 2020. Link to NC Red Oxyrhinchus teeth. - Isurus desori$65.00
A Top Quality, Narrow-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. An anterior tooth. High quality enamel. A tan crown and light 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.
SC358 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus desori$65.00
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.
SC356 SIZE: 2"
Adding 12 SC Isurus desori teeth in October 2020. -> Link to SC Isurus desori teeth
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$65.00
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.
C611 Size: 1-5/16"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$65.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light tan 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.
C608 Size: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$65.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, Shortfin Mako, shark tooth - anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. This tooth has a light tan 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.
C607 Size: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus$65.00
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 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.
C606 Size: 1-5/16"
Note - Adding 14 new Chilean Isurus oxyrinchus teeth in May 2026 Link to Chilean Oxyrinchus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis Morocco$60.00
A Very Scarce, Quality Carcharodon (Isurus) hastalis tooth - an upper jaw anterior Mako tooth from the Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. 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!
M368 SIZE: 2-1/16"
Adding 20 Moroccan Hastalis teeth in October 2020. --> Link to Moroccan Hastalis teeth
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus : Mexico$60.00
A Top Quality Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako, an anterior tooth from Baja, Mexico. Highest quality enamel. Excellent brown color with a white root. The root shows incredible detail. Absolutely great 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.
MX221 Size: 1-5/16"
Posting 19 species (68 rare shark teeth) from Baja, Mexico. Link to Mexican shark teeth -> Mexico shark teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$60.00
A TOP QUALITY, BLUE lower jaw anterior Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful colorful blue 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.
ST334 SIZE: 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 27 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in December 2023. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon planus$60.00
A LARGE, BLUE, lower jaw anterior Carcharodon planus tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, California. Beautiful colorful blue crown with an excellent brown colored root. Excellent preservation. A Middle Miocene age tooth. Incredible color! An excellent collector's Mako tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
ST328 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 27 colorful Carcharodon planus teeth in December 2023. --> Link to Carcharodon planus teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon praecursor - Kazakhstan$60.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon (Isurus) praecursor shark anterior tooth from Tushbair, West Kazakhstan. Fantastic color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth.
K113 Size: 1-3/8"
Posting 15 Kazakh Carcharodon praecursor shark teeth in July 2024. Link to Kazakh Isurus teeth.
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