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.
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 to see 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 Bone Valley Megalodon upper jaw anterior tooth from Horse Creek, Florida. An EXCELLENT BLUE & TAN colored crown. Great color! High quality enamel. The bourlette is large and a combination of enamel and dentin. The serrations are large & sharp with a good tip serration. Excellent serrations. The root is a brown color and complete with no hydration cracks. An excellent Miocene Megalodon tooth from a scarce location. 100% natural. NO repair or restoration! An excellent collector's Megalodon tooth from Horse Creek. Authenticity guaranteed.
F023 Size: 3-5/8"
Note - Adding 10 Bone Valley Megalodon teeth from unique locations. Link to Bone Valley Meg teeth.
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A rare, TOP QUALITY Bone Valley Megalodon upper jaw anterior tooth from the Myakka River, Florida. An April Fossil of the Month. An EXCELLENT BROWN colored crown. Great color! Highest quality enamel. The bourlette is large with a fantastic "root bear" color and 100% complete. The serrations are large & sharp with a good tip serration. Excellent serrations. The root is a brown color and complete with no hydration cracks. An exceptional Miocene Megalodon tooth from a scarce location. 100% natural. NO repair or restoration! A special, rare collector's Megalodon tooth from the Myakka River, Manatee Co., Florida. Authenticity guaranteed. Great eye appeal!
F022 Size: 4-11/16"
Note - Adding 10 Bone Valley Megalodon teeth from unique locations. Link to Bone Valley Meg teeth.
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A ~6" Bone Valley Megalodon upper jaw anterior tooth from the Peace River, Florida. An EXCELLENT GRAY colored crown. Very good color and overall shape! Quality enamel with some wear. The bourlette is black colored, large and near complete. The serrations are worn, but are clearly visible includung the tip. The root is black, extra wide, and complete with typical hydration cracks. An BIG Miocene Megalodon tooth from a scarce location. 100% natural. NO repair or restoration! A MASSIVE collector's Megalodon tooth from the Peace River. Weighs 1.2 pounds. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see a 6" Florida Meg tooth very often.
F021 Size: 5-15/16" (4-3/8" W)
Note - Adding 10 Bone Valley Megalodon teeth from unique locations. Link to Bone Valley Meg teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Red Site Carcharocles megalodon posterior tooth from the Rappahanic River, Virginia. An incredibly rich copper-red color. Fantastic color! The enamel is the highest quality. The serrations are sharp and complete with a tip serration. Bourlette is dark brown and complete. The root is complete. Definitely a Miocene Meg with serration bumps at base. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root. No repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic color tooth.
VA05 SIZE: 1" (width)
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Red Site Carcharocles megalodon posterior tooth from the James River, Virginia. A nice light copper color. Great color! The enamel is the highest quality. The serrations are sharp and complete with a tip serration. Bourlette is dark brown and complete. The root is complete. Definitely a Miocene Meg with serration bumps at base. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root. No repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic color tooth.
VA04 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Red Site Carcharocles megalodon posterior tooth from the Pamunkey River, Virginia. A rich copper-red color. Great color! The enamel is the highest quality. The serrations are sharp and complete with a great tip serration. Bourlette is dark brown and mostly dentin layer. The root is complete. Definitely a Miocene Meg with serration bumps at base. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root. No repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic color tooth.
VA03 SIZE: 3-15/16"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Red Site Carcharocles megalodon posterior tooth from the Pamunkey River, Virginia. A fantastic copper-red color. Great color! The enamel is the highest quality with hydration cracks. The serrations are sharp and complete with a great tip serration. Bourlette is dark brown and mostly dentin layer. The root is complete. Definitely a Miocene Meg with serration bumps at base. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root. No repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic color tooth.
VA02 SIZE: 4-5/16"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Red Site Carcharocles megalodon posterior tooth from the Chowan River, Virginia. A fantastic copper-red color. Best color! The enamel is the highest quality. The serrations are sharp and complete with feeding damage to tip. Bourlette is dark brown and 100% complete. The root is complete. Definitely a Miocene Meg with serration bumps at base. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root. No repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic color tooth.
VA01 SIZE: 4-3/8"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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"The Best of West Java". An ultra rare, TOP QUALITY 6" Megalodon - upper jaw tooth from West Java, Indonesia. This Megalodon has an excellent tan draped with light brown and multi-colored tan bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color! The bourlette is large and complete. The serrations are razor sharp and 100% complete with an excellent tip serration. Incredible serrations for a BIG Meg. The root is a light brown color and complete with shallow pitting. Miocene Age. No repair or restoration. Authenticity Guaranteed. An incedible BIG Meg collector's tooth. Top quality 6" West Java teeth are very rare. I don't many special BIG Indonesian teeth!
IN103 Size: 6" (4-3/8" W)
Note - Adding 12 Indonesian Megalodon Teeth in October 2021. -> Link To Indonesian Megs
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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
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A TOP QUALITY, 3-3/4" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - ANTERIOR tooth. This Megalodon has an incredible blue - tan colored crown with an excellent two tone bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional color! The bourlette is excellent and near perfect. The serrations are razor sharp with a good tip serration (small nick). Super serrations - razor sharp! The root is an excellent light tan color with no hydration cracks and absolutely complete. This Megalodon was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina (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! Authenticity guaranteed.
LC028 Size: 3-3/4"
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