Lee Creek Fossil Shark Teeth
Buried Treasure Fossils offers incredible Lee Creek fossils for sale including incredible fossil shark teeth, Chubutensis, and Megalodon teeth. The PCS (formerly Texasgulf) Lee Creek phosphate mine is a well known fossil bearing locality located near Aurora, North Carolina. The shark teeth from Lee Creek are highly prized by collectors due to their exceptional preservation and excellent coloration. Being a land site, the detail and preservation exhibited by these shark teeth are nothing less than outstanding - some of the finest marine fossils known. The fossil bearing layers which reside up to 130 feet beneath the surface are represented by the Pungo River Formation (Miocene – 15 million years ago) and the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene – 4.5 million years ago). The fossil teeth are found in huge spoil heaps inside the mining area. The Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History scientists have extensively collected and studied this site which represents one of the richest and best- known Miocene - Pliocene fossil deposits in the world. Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
Note - Unfortunately, the Lee Creek mine has been shut down to collecting since 2008. The Lee Creek fossils must now be sourced from old collections. This situation is an incredible disappointment to many collectors. However, top quality Lee Creek fossils are still available in limited supply. BTFossils provides quality that you can trust.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$60.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC368 Size: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$60.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root and the side cusp. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC366 Size: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$60.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC364 Size: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Alopias vulpinus$60.00
A Top Quality, scarce Alopias vulpinus tooth, a Thresher shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC556 SIZE: 9/16"
Note - Adding 24 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharias taurus$55.00
A Top Quality, Carcharias taurus tooth, a large Sand Tiger shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Anterior tooth. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Pliocene age from the Yorktown Formation. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC225 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 12 Lee Creek Carcharias taurus shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Carcharias taurus shark teeth.
Learn More - Sphyrna zygaena$55.00
An EXTRA LARGE, scarce Top Quality, Sphyrna zygaena tooth, the Smooth Hammerhead shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC801 SIZE: 1/2"
Note - Adding 4 Lee Creek Sphyrna zygaena shark teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Sphyrna zygaena shark teeth.
- Isurus retroflexus$55.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (big upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light tan colored root. Excellent colors! Sharp cutting edge. The rear top of root has a "shoulder" build up, a characteristic of Isurus retroflexus. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult tooth to source.
LC392 Size: 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
- Dolphin tooth - Lee Creek$55.00
A Top Quality Dophin tooth (design 2) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.
LC861 Size: 1-1/16"
Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.
Learn More - Dolphin tooth - Lee Creek$55.00
A Top Quality Dophin tooth (XL design) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a near complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth.
LC858 Size: 1-1/4"
Note - Adding 22 new Lee Creek dolphin fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Dolphin fossils.
Learn More - Physeteridae sp. - Lee Creek$55.00
A Top Quality Physeteridae sp. tooth, Sperm whale, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted tooth. Excellent preservation and color. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete whale teeth are very difficult to find!
LC927 Size: 2"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Whale fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Whale fossils.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$55.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw lateral tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root and the side cusp. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC365 Size: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$55.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown and a light brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Pliocene tooth from the Yorktown Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC359 Size: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.