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.
- Physeteridae sp. - Lee Creek          Â$70.00
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!
LC924 Size: 2-3/8"
Note - Adding 15 new Lee Creek Whale fossils in March 2023. Link to Lee Creek Whale fossils.
Learn More - 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.
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 - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$65.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper anterior jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Note - This tooth exhibits the classic characteristic shape of the middle Miocene Mako teeth found both in the Lee Creek mine and the NC red site. I do not see this Mako tooth shape from other Miocene deposits. Possibly a hastalis species variation and it is referred to as the "narrow form". Maximum size is approximately 2". This tooth has a rich tan & blue crown and a tan colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC327 Size: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus hastalis (Carcharodon hastalis)$65.00
A Top Quality, Carcharodon hastalis, Mako shark tooth (upper anterior jaw tooth) from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. Note - This tooth exhibits the classic characteristic shape of the middle Miocene Mako teeth found both in the Lee Creek mine and the NC red site. I do not see this Mako tooth shape from other Miocene deposits. Possibly a hastalis species variation and it is referred to as the "narrow form". Maximum size is approximately 2". This tooth has a rich blue crown and a brown colored root. Excellent colors! Razor sharp cutting edge. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. It is a Miocene tooth from the Pungo River Fm. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC324 Size: 1-7/8"
Note - Adding 30 new Lee Creek "Mako" teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$65.00
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. Special colors!
LC363 Size: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$65.00
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 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. Special colors!
LC360 Size: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin Mako$65.00
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.
LC356 Size: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 20 new Lee Creek Shortfin Mako teeth in February 2023. Link to Lee Creek Oxyrinchus Mako Teeth.
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$65.00
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. Three main cusps. Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A near perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC619 Size: 3/4"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$65.00
A 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. Five main cusps - an lower lateral tooth. Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC616 Size: 9/16"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Notorhynchus cepedianus - Sevengill Cow$65.00
A Top Quality lower jaw Notorhynchus tooth - the Sevengill Cow shark, from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a rich tan crown with a tan root. Six main cusps (one with a tiny nick). Incredible color and preservation. These are Miocene age, Pungo River Formation teeth. A near perfect tooth. A fantastic collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC614 Size: 7/8"
Note - Adding 39 Lee Creek Cow Shark teeth in February 2023 Link to Lee Creek Cow shark teeth.
Learn More - Hemipristis serra$65.00
A Top Quality Hemipristis serra tooth - an upper jaw anterior tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. This tooth has a beautiful tan crown and a brown colored root. A Yorktown Fm. tooth - Pliocene age. Perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC510 SIZE: 1-7/16"
Adding 30 new Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth in February 2023 . Link to Lee Creek Hemipristis teeth.
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