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.
- Otodus megalodon$175.00
A High Quality, Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth. This Megalodon has an incredible tan colored crown with an excellent brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional color! The serrations are razor sharp with an excellent tip serration. Good serrations - razor sharp! The root is an excellent light tan color with few hydration cracks and absolutely complete. This Megalodon was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). An excellent tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A killer Lee Creek Meg tooth!
LC011 Size: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 11 new Lee Creek Meg & Chub teeth in Jan. 2019 -> Link to LC Megs & Chubs
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Sixgill Cow shark$175.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality upper jaw Hexanchus tooth - the Sixgill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown with a tan root. Five main cusps (two have a small nick). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Lee Creek Hexanchus teeth are rarely found, and this is the first time that I can offer them!
LC645 Size: 15/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Sixgill Cow shark$175.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality upper jaw Hexanchus tooth - the Sixgill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich blue & tan crown with a tan root. Three main cusps (one has a small nick). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A near Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Lee Creek Hexanchus teeth are rarely found, and this is the first time that I can offer them!
LC644 Size: 1"+
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni                  Â$150.00
A very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Lateral tooth from a reworked layer. The crown has minor wear with small tip damage. The root is ~9/16" thick and shows typical hydration cracks. This Parotodus tooth was found in the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC105 Size: 2-1/4"
Note - Adding 5 Lee Creek P benedeni teeth in February 2023. Link to LC P. benedeni teeth
Learn More - Otodus chubutensis$150.00
A TOP QUALITY, Lee Creek Otodus chubutensis, a O. megalodon predecessor, from Aurora, No. Carolina. 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 - Otodus chubutensis. A gorgeous tan colored crown with a tan bourlette. Great serrations. The root is tan colored with no hydration cracks. Highest quality enamel! Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC026 Size: 2-3/16"
Note - Adding 4 new Lee Creek Chubutensis teeth in February 2023. Link to LC Megaodon teeth.
Learn More - Alopias grandis - Lee Creek$150.00
An Ultra Rare, Quality, scarce Alopias grandis tooth, an extinct giant 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. An incredibly rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. This tooth is missing from 99.9% of all Lee Creek shark tooth collections!
LC571 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 25 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.
Learn More - Squalodon sp. - Lee Creek              Â$150.00
A Top Quality Squalodon sp. tooth, Miocene toothed whale, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This is a complete rooted molar tooth - root restored. 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!
LC902 Size: 2"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Whale fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Whale fossils.
Learn More - Otodus chubutensis$145.00
A TOP QUALITY, Lee Creek Carcharocles chubutensis, a C. megalodon predecessor, from Aurora, No. Carolina. 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 blue colored crown with a black bourlette. Great serrations. The root is charcoal colored and exhibits a pathologic root lobe. Highest quality enamel! Great color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A unique Lee Creek color!
LC018 Size: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 6 new Lee Creek Chubutensis teeth in January 2022. Link to LC Megaodon teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$145.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (lower jaw 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.
LC313 Size: 2-1/2"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek Big "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Hexanchus griseus - Sixgill Cow shark$145.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality upper jaw parasymphyseal Hexanchus tooth - the Sixgill 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 (complete). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A Perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Lee Creek Hexanchus teeth are rarely found, and this is the first time that I can offer them!
LC639 Size: 13/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hemipristis serra$145.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful blue crown and a brown colored root. A Yorktown Fm. tooth - Pliocene age. Near perfect tooth with some wear on tip. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC501 SIZE: 1-15/16"
Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 . Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.
Learn More - Hemipristis serra$135.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful tan & brown crown and a brown colored root. A Yorktown Fm. tooth - Pliocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC502 SIZE: 1-7/8"+
Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 . Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.
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