Megalodon Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers an excellent selection of quality Megalodon teeth for sale. The Megalodon shark was the largest shark that ever lived reaching lengths of 60 feet. This megatooth shark lived during the Miocene and Pliocene. Megalodon teeth have serrated cutting edges without side cusps. Megalodon teeth can be quite large and exceed 7 inches, but rarely exceed 6" to 6-1/2". We offer several Megalodon teeth for sale over 6 inches. These large teeth plus the highest estimated bite force of any animal (up to 180,000 newtons) allowed the Megalodon to bite through massive prey. The diet of an adult Megalodon consisted of whales and other large marine mammals.
We also offer Megalodon teeth from a wide selection of localities including Florida, Georgia, Lee Creek, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Sharktooth Hill (California), Chile and Peru. Authenticity guaranteed. *** Most 5 inch+ teeth with come with a custom stand. ***
Be sure to see our great selection of Megalodon ancestors as well - Chubutensis, Angustidens, Auriculatus, and Earlier Megalodon Ancestors.
*** Megalodon Shark Teeth for Sale (click button below for Meg teeth by locality)
The Megalodon shark, now extinct, is believed to have been the largest prehistoric marine predator in the world. It may have been an ancestor to the Great White or other sharks that are here today, however, it was much larger in comparison. Fossil collectors, scientists, and hobbyists all want to have Megalodon teeth in their collection. These are likely the largest fossilized teeth that you will ever see with some ranging up to 7 inches in size.
About the Prehistoric Megalodon Shark
The Megalodon shark was undeniably one of the largest animals that ever inhabited our planet. The name Megalodon means large tooth because of the huge teeth that the animal had. The Megalodon was thought to have been up to 60 feet in length and weighed 50 to 75 tons. In comparison, the Great White shark, while still large, ranges only from 20 to 30 feet in length. Megalodon likely ate many other types of marine life including giant whales. Scientists believe that they used their sharp teeth to bite off the fins of fish before crushing them with their powerful jaws. Researchers have determined that the Megalodon could shut its jaws with a force of up to 18 tons per square inch. The Great White shark is capable of shutting its jaws with a force of about 1.8 tons.
Megalodon Teeth
Although it lived millions of years ago you can still find fossilized Megalodon teeth. Sharks are one species that continually lose and grow new teeth throughout their lifetime so there could be millions of megalodon teeth in the world. Because this giant shark was known to inhabit the entire globe, its teeth can be found in many areas around the world. The Megalodon was found everywhere and was only unable to enter close to the coast due to its enormous size. Megalodon teeth are heart-shaped and have serrated edges. These teeth can be found in almost all the coastal waters around the world. Some of the most recent teeth have been located off the coast of the United States near North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and California. One of the most exciting places in the United States for scientists and those seeking fossilized shark teeth is called Shark Tooth Hill in California. It is known to have many fossilized shark teeth. If you aren’t lucky enough to live near an area where you can find your own shark teeth, don’t worry. You can find shark teeth for sale to add to your collection. Every collector and scientist would like to have a prehistoric shark tooth specimen for display. These giant teeth are a wonder to behold and a reminder of prehistoric life on our planet. They are ideal for teachers and hobbyists. When you choose a shark tooth you will want to look at the quality, size, color, and condition. The largest teeth and those in the best condition are the rarest and therefore command the most money. Smaller teeth are quite affordable and are perfect for the beginning collector.
Megalodon Teeth for Sale
Prior to being recognized as coming from a giant prehistoric fish, fossilized Megalodon teeth were thought to be dragon tongues or moon rocks. It wasn't until the second half of the 17th century that Megalodon teeth were classified as shark teeth. Today, if you find Megalodon teeth for sale, you can be certain they came from a monstrous fish that used to prowl planetary seas. Megalodon teeth for sale come from a long-gone sea creature that grew to nearly 60 feet long. Bigger than any fish alive today, Megalodon snacked on prehistoric whales as a matter of habit. It took massive teeth to perform such a feat, so Megalodon teeth grew to more than seven inches long. In the 1700s, paleontologists examining a prehistoric whale discovered bite marks that indicated it had been killed and devoured by at least one Megalodon. Scientists learn a lot from the hundreds of fossilized Megalodon teeth that have been discovered between 1666 and now. Teeth and spinal centra are the only parts of the now extinct fish that scientists can examine because the rest of the cartilaginous fish dissolved in salt water many eons ago. Megalodon teeth for sale are possible due to the process of petrification wherein the calcium and other organic materials in the fish tooth transform into stone. Not unlike a tree, biologists can count the rings of a spinal artifact to determine the fish's age. By analyzing the distance between the rings, the scientist can estimate the growth rate of an individual monster fish.
What is your interest in Megalodon teeth for sale?
Buried Treasure Fossils presents a remarkable selection of teeth, bones and other artifacts for your consideration. We offer fossils in all price ranges, so a budding paleontologist can afford a real trilobite or another fascinating fossil. Those with a bigger budget may wish to purchase an authentic T. Rex tooth or mastodon tusk. Our friends who are of the vegan persuasion may be interested in our limited selection of fossilized Argentinian Araucaria pine cones that hail from the Jurassic period. An ancient breeding ground for Megalodon was discovered by a team of researchers from the University of Florida off the coast of Panama, reports Sharkopedia. Almost all the teeth found at the site belonged to juvenile fish. By studying the fossilized teeth, scientists determined that newly hatched Megalodon were around 20 feet long. That's as long as the largest Great White sharks ever measured.
When you hold a Megalodon tooth in your hand, you hold a chunk of history. In fact, any of the artifacts in our catalog is an amazing find that you're not likely to see outside a research facility or museum. If you have a science-minded person on your holiday gift list, now is a good time to browse our catalog to find the perfect present. They may say that they already have everything, but you can bet they will be astonished when they unwrap something from our collection of rare and valuable Megalodon teeth for sale.
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A TOP QUALITY, 3-3/16" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - ANTERIOR tooth. This Megalodon has an incredible light blue colored crown with an excellent two tone brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color! The bourlette is excellent and perfect. The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Excellent serrations - razor sharp! The root is an excellent light tan color with essentially no hydration cracks, very wide, and absolutely complete. This Megalodon was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). One of the finest examples of a classic Lee Creek Megs considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC075 Size: 3-3/16"
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A TOP QUALITY JET BLACK colored Megalodon - a PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth from So. Carolina. An exceptional true black crown - not a charcoal gray color. Highest quality enamel - the surface is like glass! The jet black bourlette is nearly complete. The large serrations are razor sharp with a slightly rounded tip serration. The serrations are essentially complete - rare for a big Meg! The root has essentially no hydration cracks and is complete. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A Top Quality BLACK Meg tooth. A killer collector's tooth!
SC046 Size: 4-3/4" (3-7/16" W)
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A GEM, 4-3/8" Classic Peruvian Megalodon tooth. Our February 2017 Fossil of the Month. This Megalodon has an incredible light orange colored crown with an exceptional two tone bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional light orange color! The bourlette is excellent and complete. The serrations are extra large and razor sharp with an exceptional tip serration. Essentially PERFECT serrations with partial damage to one. Exceptional serrations! The root is an excellent white color. This Megalodon was found in the Ocucate area of Peru (Miocene age). Note - the "root ears"on the root and the exceptionally large serrations - Miocene traits. One of the finest examples of a classic Peruvian Miocene Megalodon tooth considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days! Museum Quality Megalodon. One of the finest quality Peruvian Meg teeth that I have offered. Absolutely no repair! BEST of the BEST!
P001 BoP2 Size: 4-3/8"
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An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality 6-1/8" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth, an upper jaw PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth from Aurora, No. Carolina. A July Fossil of the Month selection. This Megalodon tooth has an incredible light tan colored crown with an excellent brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel with essentially no hydration cracks - rare for a big Meg tooth! Exceptional color. The serrations are large and razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Fantastic serrations for a BIG Meg! The root is exceptional - an excellent tan color, no hydration cracks, extra wide and absolutely complete. The finest root that I have seen on a BIG Megalodon tooth. This Megalodon was found in the Yorktown Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Pliocene age = 5 MYA). Rarely do you see a 6" Lee Creek Megalodon tooth and rarely are they high quality. This tooth is from an old collection. One of the finest examples of a 6"+ classic upper jaw anterior Lee Creek Megs considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the "old days" at Lee Creek mine. This is a rare opportunity to own a 6"+ LC Megalodon tooth! NO repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Do you have a top quality 6"+ Lee Creek Megalodon in your collect?
LC002 BoP Size: 6-1/8" (4-5/8" W)
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A High Quality Megalodon tooth - a lateral tooth from So. Carolina. Very high quality enamel. The black bourlette is mostly washed out. Excellent razor sharp serrations and tip. The root is charcoal gray and very nice with typical hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A Quality collector's Megalodon tooth from So. Carolina!
SC033 Size: 3-3/8"
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A TOP QUALITY, BLACK Megalodon tooth - an upper jaw ANTERIOR tooth from So. Carolina. Highest quality enamel! The fantastic black bourlette is complete. The extra large serrations are razor sharp and complete with a great tip serration. The root has few hydration cracks and is complete. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A Top Quality, BLACK Meg tooth. A very special serrated collector's tooth!
SC042 Size: 3-11/16"
Note - 30+ new Megalodon teeth added in November 2017. Link to Megalodon teeth
Learn More - Carcharocles megalodon$0.00
A Rare, colorful Peruvian Megalodon tooth. This Megalodon has an incredible tan colored crown with an exceptional red - brown bourlette. The root is brown and red. Great color! Top quality enamel. The bourlette is excellent and mostly complete. The serrations are large and sharp with a slightly damaged tip serration. This Megalodon was found in the Ocucate area of Peru (Miocene age). No repair or restoration. An excellent Peruvian collector's tooth from the old days! Authenticity guaranteed.
P005 Size: 3-3/4"
Note- Posting 4 new Peruvian Megalodon teeth in March 2022. Link to Peruvian Megalodon teeth
Learn More - Otodus megalodon - Bone Valley$0.00
A HIGH QUALITY Bone Valley Megalodon upper jaw tooth from Polk County, Florida. An interesting Tan over Gray colored tooth. Highest quality enamel. The bourlette is tan color and complete. Excellent color! The serrations are large & sharp with a rounded tip. Very good serrations. The root is complete with no hydration crack. An excellent Miocene Megalodon tooth. 100% natural. No repair or restoration! A color collector's Meg tooth from Bone Valley. Authenticity guaranteed.
F015 SIZE: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 11 Bone Valley Megalodon teeth in June 2022 --> Link to Bone Valley Megalodon Teeth
Learn More - Otodus megalodon Indonesia$0.00
A rare, EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Megalodon - upper jaw anterior tooth from West Java, Indonesia - new site. This 6" Megalodon has an excellent red & tan colored tooth with a unique brown colored bourlette with "lightning strikes". High quality enamel. Exceptional color! The bourlette is extra large and 95% complete. The serrations are razor sharp and complete with an excellent tip serration. Exceptional serrations for a BIG Meg tooth. The root is good with matrix on the rear which is most likely covering surface pits which are common to these Meg teeth. Miocene Age. No repair or restoration. Authenticity Guaranteed. A special color collector's BIG Meg tooth.
IN02 Size: 6-1/16" (4-3/8" wide)
Note - Adding 14 Top Quality Indonesian Megalodon Teeth in June 2022. -> Link To TQ Indonesian Megs
Learn More - Carcharocles megalodon$0.00
A High Quality , 4-1/8" ULTRA RARE Caribbean Megalodon tooth - an upper jaw ANTERIOR tooth. This Megalodon tooth has an incredible very light creamy tan colored crown with interesting light charcoal gray patterning. High quality enamel with no hydration cracks. The Caribbean Megalodon teeth consistently offer the closest to white colored enamel. Excellent color! The bourlette is large and essentially perfect. The serrations are razor sharp including a worn tip serration. Excellent serrations! The root is an excellent creamy tan color with no hydration cracks. Great symmetry. Note - there was a 1/4" strip of the serrations on the right side of the tooth saw cut near the base and it was professionally restored. The damaged area was restricted to the edge only. This Megalodon was found in a limestone quarry in the Caribbean (Miocene age). This is an incredible Caribbean Meg tooth. A fine example of an ultra rare Caribbean Megalodon tooth, and an excellent collector's rare Megalodon tooth! Note - The limestone is sawed into thin blocks for extraction which totally destroys 99%+ of these Megalodon teeth.
CA03 SIZE: 4-1/8"
Note - Three Caribbean Megalodon teeth posted in August 2022. Link to Caribbean Megalodon teeth.
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