Parotodus benedeni Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers an incredible selection of rare Parotodus benedeni teeth for sale. The Parotodus is referred as the False Mako shark and is actually is not related to the Mako shark. We offer a few species including the large Parotodus benedeni teeth with museum quality specimens from many localities. These are rare fossil shark teeth that are seldom seen for sale! Authenticity guaranteed.
What Makes Parotodus benedeni Shark Teeth Valuable to Collectors?
Collectors appreciate Parotodus benedeni shark teeth for their unique place in the fossil shark record. Specimen appeal often comes from features such as tooth proportions and completeness. Provenance also adds important context by documenting a fossil's connection to its geological source. For collectors building specialized shark tooth displays, this unusual species offers an opportunity to represent a less commonly encountered branch of prehistoric shark diversity.
At Buried Treasure Fossils, we enjoy sharing specimens that bring that history into a personal collection.
Collecting Parotodus benedeni Fossils
A thoughtful collection starts with learning how to identify and preserve fossil teeth. We recommend examining photographs closely and keeping specimen details with each acquisition.
Proper display protects delicate enamel surfaces from unnecessary handling. Our team values the educational side of collecting, so we encourage enthusiasts to explore the geological story behind every fossil. Adding authentic shark teeth such as these gives collectors another fascinating connection to ancient marine ecosystems.
Contact us today with any questions about our available specimens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Parotodus benedeni teeth ideal for specialized shark tooth collections? Yes. Their distinctive morphology and place in the fossil record make these teeth an interesting addition to collections focused on prehistoric sharks. They also provide an opportunity to explore shark diversity beyond the species most frequently encountered in fossil collections.
What should I consider before purchasing Parotodus benedeni shark teeth? Start by reviewing the specimen's photographs, dimensions, preservation details, and available locality information. These details give you a clearer picture of the fossil before you add it to your collection.
What should I look for in photographs of Parotodus benedeni teeth? Pay attention to the tooth's overall shape and visible surface condition. Clear photographs provide useful details about the enamel, edges, root, and any natural imperfections present on the specimen. Look closely at different views of the tooth to better assess its three-dimensional form and preservation.
- Parotodus benedeni - South Carolina$45.00
An very rare, Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Morgan River, So. Carolina. A Miocene-Pliocene age tooth from the Hawthorne Fm. Nice Red color. Lateral tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very difficult tooth to locate.
SC871 SIZE: 1-5/8"+
Adding 15 So. Caroilna Parotodus benedeni teeth in May 2025. -> Link to SC Parotodus benedeni teeth.
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An Ultra Rare, TOP QUALITY Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. A November Fossil of the Month. Note - This tooth is still embedded is its oririginal matrix consisting of Round Mountain silt formation along with several mammal bones making a fantastic display! This tooth has a highly desirable tan enamel and a very massive chocolate colored root. The crown enamel has good luster and sharp edges. Highest quality enamel! NO repair! A very difficult tooth to locate. A fantastic collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of the rarest P. benedeni teeth! Note - the base of the matrix is flat making this an instant display piece!
ST401 BoP SIZE: 2-3/8"
Learn More - Parodotus Benedeni Copper Red Site$0.00
An Ultra Rare, GEM, LARGE copper-red Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. An August Fossil of the Month. Rare deep copper red color with exceptional gloss. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. The root shows very nice detail and is complete. This tooth appears to be a Yorktown Fm., Pliocene age tooth. No repair or restoration. Exceptional color! An exceptional, rare collector's tooth! Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. The red site Parotodus teeth are ultra rare! A must have collector's tooth and this is a killer specimen!
NC523 SIZE: 2-1/2"
Added 3 red site Parotodus teeth in August 2020. Link to Parotodus benedeni teeth.
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni Calvert Cliffs$0.00
An ultra rare, GEM Quality Parotodus benedeni shark tooth, the extinct False Mako shark, from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland. A March Fossil of the Month. Excellent tan color. Highest quality enamel and gloss. The cutting edge is razor shark. The root is complete. Fantastic preservation and condition. These teeth are rarely found and seen. A Miocene Benedeni tooth from the Calvert Fm. No repair or restoration. A super rare collectors' Benedeni tooth in the highest quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality.
MD501 SIZE: 2"
Posting 2 Calvert Cliffs Parotodus benedeni shark teeth in March 2021. Link to Parotodus teeth.
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A Very Rare, HIGH QUALITY Parotodus benedeni, the False Mako, tooth from Sharktooth Hill, near Bakersfield, California. This tooth has a nice tan & orange colored enamel and a very massive root. The crown enamel has good luster and sharp edges. High quality enamel. No repair or restoration. A very difficult tooth to locate! Authenticity guaranteed. One of the rarest P. benedeni teeth.
ST404 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Posting three Sharktooth Hill Parotodus benedeni teeth in March 2021. Link to Sharktooth Hill P. benedeni teeth
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An Ultra Rare, TOP QUALITY Parotodus benedeni, the False Mako, tooth from Pyramid Hill, Kern County, California. This tooth has a nice tan colored enamel and a very massive root. The crown enamel has good luster and sharp edges. High quality enamel. Note - the right root end was professionally repaired. It is difficult to see any repair. Note - This is an early Miocene (22 MYA) tooth from the Jewitt Sand Formation, An extremely difficult tooth to locate! Authenticity guaranteed. One of the rarest P. benedeni teeth.
ST401 SIZE: 2-3/8"
Posting three Sharktooth Hill Parotodus benedeni teeth in March 2021. Link to Sharktooth Hill P. benedeni teeth
Learn More - Parotodus species - Peru$0.00
A very rare, Top Quality Parotodus species tooth from the Ica region of Peru. Highest quality enamel. An excellent brown colored crown with razor sharp edges. Excellent color. This is a late Eocene age tooth (40-42 MYA). A desert shark from the deserts of Peru! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You never see these teeth.
P103 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Note - Adding 3 Peruvian Parotodus teeth in July 2021 -> Link to Parotodus Teeth
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus species tooth from the Ica region of Peru. A July Fossil of the Month. Highest quality enamel. An excellent brown colored crown with razor sharp edges. Excellent color. This is a late Eocene age tooth (40-42 MYA). A desert shark from the deserts of Peru! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You never see these teeth! Perfect tooth.
P102 SIZE: 1-5/16"
Note - Adding 3 Peruvian Parotodus teeth in July 2021 -> Link to Parotodus Teeth
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Ica region of Peru. A July Fossil of the Month. Highest quality enamel. An excellent tan colored crown with clean edges. Excellent color. This is a late Miocene age tooth (6-8 MYA). Please note that there is an ~1/4" wedge restored on inside of the left root end. A desert shark from the deserts of Peru! Authenticity guaranteed. You never see Parotodus benedeni teeth from Peru. One of the rarest Parotodus teeth. This is the first one that I have seen!
P101 BoP SIZE: 2-1/4"
Note - Adding 3 Peruvian Parotodus teeth in July 2021 -> Link to Parotodus Teeth
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni - Georgia$0.00
A very rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni lateral tooth with a massive root from the St. Mary's River, Georgia. A Miocene age tooth from the Hawthorne Fm. An August Fossil of the Month. An incredible red colored tooth! Highest quality enamel with sharp edges and a sharp tip! Root is massive,complete, nicely articulated, and has essentially no hydration crack. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very difficult tooth to locate from a loction that produces few Parotodus teeth. You never see top quality Parotodus teeth from the St. Mary's River! This is a very old collection piece.
G153 SIZE: 2-5/16"
Note - Adding three rare Georgia Parotodus teeth in August 2021. Link to Parotodus teeth.
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni - Virginia$0.00
A rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni shark posterior tooth, the extinct False Mako shark, from the Pamunkey River, Virginia. Nice tan & brown color. Excellent preservation and condition. A Miocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. I have never had a posterior tooth.
VA52 SIZE: 15/16"
Posting 22 scarce Virginia shark teeth in September 2021. Link to Virginia teeth.
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An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni lateral tooth with a massive root from the St. Mary's River, Georgia. A Miocene age tooth from the Hawthorne Fm. An excellent red & gray colored tooth! High quality enamel with sharp edges. Root is massive, complete, nicely articulated, and has essentially no hydration crack. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very difficult tooth to locate from a loction that produces few Parotodus teeth. You never see top quality Parotodus teeth from the St. Mary's River. This is a very old collection piece.
G152 SIZE: 2-3/8"
Note - Adding two rare Georgia Parotodus teeth in November 2021. Link to Parotodus teeth.
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