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.
- Carcharhinus macloti$12.50
A Top Quality, LARGE Carcharhinus macloti tooth, the Hardnose shark, from Lee Creek. Lower jaw teeth from the Miocenne Pungo River Formation. Excellent preservation and color. A more difficult species to locate in Lee Creek. Note - item is sold as a single tooth.
LC775 SIZE: 1/4"
Learn More - Physogaleus aduncus$10.00
A Top Quality, Physogaleus aduncus tooth, a Tiger-like shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Upper jaw tooth. Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Near perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC452 SIZE: 3/4"
Note - Adding 27 Lee Creek Physogaleus shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Physogsleus shark teeth.
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$8.50
Excellent EXTRA LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Upper jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC750 SIZE: 3/4"
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$8.50
Excellent EXTRA LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Lower jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC760 SIZE: 7/16"
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$5.00
Excellent LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Upper jaw. Excellent preservation and color.
LC755 SIZE: 1/2"
Learn More - Carcharhinus brachyurus$5.00
Excellent LARGE C. brachyurus teeth. Lower jaw. Excellent preservation and color. Price per tooth.
LC765 SIZE: 5/16"
Learn More - Otodus megalodon$0.00
A MONSTER, 6-1/4" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - upper jaw PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth from Aurora, No. Carolina. This Megalodon has an incredible light tan colored crown with a large brown colored bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Fantastic color! The crown is very wide (4-3/8") - incredible! The bourlette is excellent, extra large and 40% perfect. The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Good serrations for a big Meg tooth - razor sharp! The root is an gray color with typical hydration cracks and complete. This Megalodon was found in the Yorktown Formation, Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina (Pliocene age = 4.5 MYA). An excellent example of a rare 6'+ Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth considering the shape, color, and preservation. An excellent collector's BIG tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! NO repair or restoration! Authenticity guaranteed.
LC001 BoP Size: 6-1/4" (4-3/8" W)
Note - Adding 8 Lee Creek Megalodon & Chubutensis Teeth in January 2021. -> Link To LC Megs & Chubs
Learn More - Carcharocles megalodon - Lee Creek$0.00
An ULTRA RARE Top Quality, 6-1/4" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - upper jaw PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth. A February Fossil of the Month. This Megalodon has an incredible light tan colored crown with brown bourlette, and light tan root. Highest quality enamel. Fantastic color! The serrations are razor sharp and essentially complete including an excellent tip serration. Incredible serrations for a BIG Megalodon tooth. The bourlette has a nice contrast - mostly dentin layer. The root is nicely articulated and complete with an excellent light tan color. It is also wide (4-5/8") with essentially no hydration cracks. This Megalodon was found in the Yorktown Formation, Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina (Pliocene age = 4.5 MYA). An excellent BIG collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! No reapir or restroration. A 100% natural tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. A killer BIG Lee Creek Meg tooth from the "old days". It is extremely difficult to locate an extra large, top quality LC Megalodon tooth with fantastic eye appeal. This is the biggest and best 6"+ LC tooth that I have seen!
LC100 Size: 6-1/4" (4-5/8" wide)
Learn More - Otodus megalodon$0.00
A TOP QUALITY, 3-3/16" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - ANTERIOR tooth. This Megalodon has an incredible light blue colored crown with an excellent two tone brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color! The bourlette is excellent and perfect. The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Excellent serrations - razor sharp! The root is an excellent light tan color with essentially no hydration cracks, very wide, and absolutely complete. This Megalodon was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (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 or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC075 Size: 3-3/16"
Learn More - Otodus chubutensis$0.00
A TOP QUALITY, 3" Classic Lee Creek Chubutensis tooth (predecessor of Megalodon) - ANTERIOR tooth. This Chubutensis has an incredible light tan colored crown with a light brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel with a few hydration cracks. Excellent color! The bourlette is excellent. The serrations are razor sharp - near perfect with needle-like tip serration. Excellent serrations - razor sharp! The root is an excellent light tan color and absolutely complete. This Chubutensis was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). An excellent example 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 or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC077 Size: 3"
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