Chile Fossil Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers incredible shark teeth from the Caldera phosphate mining area of the Atacama Desert, near Copiapo in north central Chile. They date from lower Pliocene Bahia Inglesa Formation to the upper Miocene (approx. 4-6 million years ago). The shark teeth exhibit fantastic coloration, preservation, and condition. Being a land site, the condition and preservation exhibited by these shark teeth are nothing less than outstanding - some of the finest marine fossils known. "The Best of Chile" - See the largest selection of new museum quality Megalodon, Great White (World Record Size), Great White transition, Mako, Hexanchus, Megachasma, and many more species! The Chilean site contains one of the finest late Miocene-Pliocene marine fossils assemblages known. Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look!
Note - Unfortunately, the Chilean fossil area including the phosphate mining operation has been shut down to collecting since 2006. The entire fossil area is now a protected natural preserve. Chilean fossils must now be sourced from old collections. This situation is an incredible disappointment to many collectors. However, top quality Chilean fossils are still available in limited supply. BTFossils provides quality that you can trust!
- Arcophoca longirostris - Seal$495.00
A TOP QUALITY Arcophoca longirostris seal jaw from the Bahia Inglesa Fm., Copiapo, Chile. An August Fossil of the Month. Arcophoca is a late Miocene age seal. This jaw (mandible) is complete with a perfect canine and 4 molars. There are multiple cracks in the jaw that were glued / stabilized without filler. Great preservation and color. An excellent collector's seal jaw. Authenticity guaranteed.
C750 Size: 6-13/16"
Link -> Chilean Seal fossils
- Aetomylaeus sp.$475.00
A HUGE, High Quality Aetomylaeus sp., an Eagle ray, mouth plate from Caldera area of Chile. An April Fossil of the Month. An excellent plate of pavement teeth from the lower jaw. This plate has good preservation, light brown color, and is exceptionally clean. Note - the bottom side of this specimen is completely matrix free - rare. An incredibly sized late Miocene Eagle ray mouth plate from the Bahia Inglesa Fm. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site!
C951 SIZE: 8" (4-1/2" Wide)
Note - Adding 4 Ray mouth plates in April 2022. -> Link to Chilean rays.
Learn More - Hexanchus gigas - Chile$475.00
An Ultra Rare, Hexanchus griseus symphyseal tooth from the Caldera Basin of Chile. This is complete lower jaw symphyseal tooth. A rare male shark. Superb preservation and color. Nine plus very sharp and one primary cusp surrounded by many small pathologic cusps. An excellent complete root. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality collector's tooth. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is a piece from an old collection.
C402L Size: 13/16" W (13/16" H)
Note - Adding 22 new Chilean Hexanchus teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Hexanchus Teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hubbelli$425.00
A rare TOP QUALITY, Great White shark transition tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw lateral tooth. This C. hubbelli tooth has small serrations at the base of the cutting edge that disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent tan colored crown and tan root. Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional Great White transition form! It will be extremely difficult to locate Carcharodon hubbelli since there is no new supply. A good tooth to pair with GW tooth (C. cacharias) C208 for a transition set.
C203T SIZE: 2-5/16"
Note - Adding 10 new C. hubbelli (GW transition) teeth in April 2023 Link to GW Transition Teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hastalis - Chile$425.00
An ultra rare Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth Mako, shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the Bahia Iglesa Fm. of Chile. An April Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a brown, blue & charcoal crown and a brown root. Excellent color! Razor sharp cutting edge. Extra wide root (2-5/16"). Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Near perfect tooth. This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark. A fantastic color collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - A 3" Chilean C. hastalis tooth is rarer than a 3" Chilean Great White tooth. I have only seen a couple of them!
C301 Size: 3" (2-5/16" wide)
Note - Adding 25 new Chilean Carcharodon hastalis teeth in April 2023 Link to Chilean Mako teeth.
Learn More - Carcharodon hubbelli$395.00
A rare TOP QUALITY, Great White shark transition tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw lateral tooth. This C. hubbelli tooth has small serrations at the base of the cutting edge that disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent tan colored crown and tan root. Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional Great White transition form! It will be extremely difficult to locate Carcharodon hubbelli since there is no new supply. A good tooth to pair with GW tooth (C. cacharias) C218 for a transition set.
C205T SIZE: 2-1/16"
Note - Adding 10 new C. hubbelli (GW transition) teeth in April 2023 Link to GW Transition Teeth
Learn More - Carcharodon hubbelli$395.00
A rare TOP QUALITY, Great White shark transition tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw lateral tooth. This C. hubbelli tooth has small serrations at the base of the cutting edge that disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent tan colored crown and brown root. Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional Great White transition form! It will be extremely difficult to locate Carcharodon hubbelli since there is no new supply. A good tooth to pair with GW tooth (C. cacharias) C208 for a transition set.
C204T SIZE: 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 10 new C. hubbelli (GW transition) teeth in April 2023 Link to GW Transition Teeth
Learn More - Scaldicetus sp. - Sperm Whale$395.00
A LARGE Scaldicetus sp., a Sperm whale, tooth from Caldera area of Chile. An incredible late Miocene Sperm whale tooth from the Bahia Inglesa Fm. This tooth has great preservation and a fantastic brown color There a small amount of matrix on the rear. Makes a great display. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Unfortunately there are no teeth coming from this site 19 years! My largest remaining whale tooth.
C701 SIZE: 4-7/8" (1-1/2" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Chilean Sperm whale fossils in March 2025. -> Link to Whale teeth.
- Carcharodon hubbelli$375.00
A rare TOP QUALITY, Great White shark transition tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw A3 anterior tooth. This C. hubbelli tooth has medium sized serrations at the base of the cutting edge that disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent tan colored crown and tan root. Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional Great White transition form! It will be extremely difficult to locate Carcharodon hubbelli since there is no new supply.
C206T SIZE: 1-15/16"
Note - Adding 10 new C. hubbelli (GW transition) teeth in April 2023 Link to GW Transition Teeth
Learn More - Megamouth shark (Megachasma)$375.00
A RARE, EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. A May Fossil of the Month.The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. The BEST!
C552 Size: 7/8" (Base 7/16" x 5/8")
Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth
Learn More - Megamouth shark (Megachasma)$375.00
A RARE, EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. A May Fossil of the Month.The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. The BEST!
C551 Size: 7/8" (Base 11/16" x 9/16")
Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in May 2021 -> Link to Megachasma teeth
Learn More - Megamouth shark (Megachasma)$350.00
An ULTRA RARE, "Dual Crown" PATHOLOGIC Megachasma tooth, the Megamouth shark, from the Bahia Iglesa Fm., Chile. The Megamouth shark is a very rare and exotic fossil shark tooth since it is rarely found in the fossil record. Megachasma teeth are one of the scarce and well preserved fossils that are unique to the Caldera Basin site in Chile! The best size and quality tooth available. Late Miocene age. An exceptional and rare collector's tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality tooth. A super rare dual crown tooth! Check out my new Blog - The Best of Chile - Shark Teeth https://www.buriedtreasurefossils.com/blog/post/the-best-of-chile-fossil-shark-teeth/
C558 Size: 5/8"
Note - Adding 8 new Chilean Megachasma teeth in March 2020 -> Link to Megachasma teeth
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