{"product_id":"2-17-fossil-extinct-mako-isurus-hastalis-shark-tooth-bakersfield-ca-colorful","title":"2.17\" Fossil Extinct Mako - Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth - Bakersfield, CA - Colorful","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIsurus hastalis - Extinct Mako Shark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 2.17\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Bakersfield, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Middle Miocene - Appx 15 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Buy now this gorgeous, colorful l 2.17\" Fossil Extinct Mako - Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth from the famous Sharktooth Hill in Bakersfield, California. This 2.17\" specimen showcases a stunning coloration, making it a captivating addition for collectors and enthusiasts. Own a piece of prehistoric history today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic 2.17\" Fossil Extinct Mako Shark Tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Bakersfield, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Vibrant Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Collectors and Enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e100% authentic with no repair or restoration. \u003cspan\u003eAll known geographical information will be provided to the buyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eBAKERSFIELD, CA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e100% authentic and unrepaired fossil Extinct Mako shark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas sourced from the deserts of Bakersfield, CA.  Here land collectors with shovels and picks (and bulldozers) dig on private property through the fossil rich matrix to expose these amazing fossils. This famous site has produced some of the most impressive examples of Middle Miocene shark fossils anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE EXTINCT MAKO AND FOSSILIZED EXTINCT MAKO TEETH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e is the scientific name for the always impressive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtinct Mako\u003c\/strong\u003e. This magnificent predator is among the largest marine hunters in history — and, its broad teeth are prized by collectors all over the world. The Extinct Mako is the direct ancestor of the modern Great White which is found worldwide today. The Great White branched off from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtinct Mako lineage approximately 4 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the fascinating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevolutionary journey of ancient predatory species\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe teeth of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtinct Mako\u003c\/b\u003e and Great White are almost identical except the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtinct Mako\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003edoes not have serrated cutting edges where the Great White does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quick, fascinating overview of how the Great White evolved from this ancient ancestor, check out our blog:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/blogs\/news\/great-white\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1768664954822000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZAVpx20dte8OSJEQAHkuQ\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/blogs\/news\/great-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEvolution of the Great White Shark – A Quick Guide by Steve Alter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1768664954822000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0KK4-2Grkxo2WLsjjYMjBa\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megalodonteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emegalodonteeth.com,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ewe sell\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly authentic fossilized Extinct Mako teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efossil Extinct Mako teeth for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecome from ancient specimens that went extinct \u003cstrong\u003emillions of years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully sourced and legally obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efossilized Extinct Mako teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecome in all sizes (even some over 3\" long), colors, and conditions, found in all over the world (mainly from \u003cstrong\u003eFlorida, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Europe, and the deserts of Peru and Chile)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each one represents a genuine piece of prehistoric marine history — collected responsibly and backed by our authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVALUE AND COLLECTOR INSIGHT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efossil Extinct Mako teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edepends on several factors — locality, size, condition, and rarity. Teeth over 2.5\" are much rarer and command a premium, especially when found in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperfect condition with razor-sharp cutting edges\u003c\/strong\u003e and complete enamel. Finding a flawless specimen after 4-5 million years is not common. These\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtinct Mako\u003c\/b\u003e teeth can be found in enormous sizes up to 3.5\" in length however anything over 3\" is considered a VERY rare find and will carry a huge value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoration also plays a big role. While most fossil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtinct Mako \u003c\/b\u003eteeth are gray, some display\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evibrant hues\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand are known to be some of the more colorful teeth in existence. 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