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.
- Squalodon sp. - Lee Creek              Â$70.00
A Top Quality Squalodon sp. tooth, Miocene toothed whale, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a incomplete rooted canine 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!
LC905 Size: 2-5/16"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Whale fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Whale fossils.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$70.00
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.
LC362 Size: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$70.00
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.
LC361 Size: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$70.00
A Top Quality, Isurus oxyrinchus, the Shortfin Mako shark tooth (lower jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a 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.
LC357 Size: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
- Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$70.00
A Top Quality upper jaw Notorhynchus tooth - the Sevengill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown with a tan root. One main cusp wth small side cusps on each side. Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC618 Size: 13/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$70.00
A LARGE, Top Quality lower jaw Notorhynchus tooth - the Sevengill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown with a tan root. Six main cusps (one with damage). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A near Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC608 Size: 1-1/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Otodus chubutensis$70.00
A TOP QUALITY, Lee Creek Carcharocles chubutensis, a C. megalodon predecessor, from Aurora, No. Carolina. An extreme posterior tooth. This tooth was found in the Pungo River Formation (middle Miocene age). Note the crown exhibits large cusplike bumps at the base of the serrated edge and the root ends also show grooves where the teeth interlocked. These are characteristic traits of the Lee Creek early Meg - C. chubutensis. A gorgeous tan colored crown with an excellent brown bourlette. Great serrations. The root is brown with a small hydration crack. Highest quality enamel. Great color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC024 Size: 9/16" Wide
Note - Adding 6 new Lee Creek Chubutensis teeth in January 2022. Link to LC Megaodon teeth.
Learn More - Alopias vulpinus$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE, 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.
LC555 SIZE: 5/8"
Note - Adding 25 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.
Learn More - Alopias vulpinus$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE, 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.
LC552 SIZE: 5/8"
Note - Adding 25 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharias taurus$65.00
An EXTRA LARGE 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. Great color!
LC221 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 12 Lee Creek Carcharias taurus shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Carcharias taurus shark teeth.
Learn More - Isurus retroflexus$65.00
A scarce Top Quality, Isurus retroflexus, the Longfin Mako shark tooth (upper jaw anterior tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown and a gray 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.
LC383 Size: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Longfin Mako teeth in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Longfin Mako Teeth.
- Seal Tooth - Lee Creek$65.00
A rare Seal tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. The seal teeth are rarely seen. An incredibly preserved Miocene seal canine tooth from the Pungo River Fm. A fantastic collector's tooth. It is ashame that there is no more access to the Lee Creek mine. This is an old collection piece. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC891 Size: 15/16"
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