2.29" Fossil Great White Shark Tooth - Cooper River, SC - Colorful, sharply serrated

Species - Carcharodon carcharias - Great White Shark

Size - 2.29" long

Location - Cooper River, SC

Age - Mid-Late Pliocene - Appx 2.5 -3 million years old

Remarks - Extremely rare offering of a beautifully colorful 2.29" fossil Great White Shark Tooth. Found in the limited visibility depths of the dark water Cooper River near Charleston, South Carolina. Stunning colors.  One of those incredibly special teeth!

• Size: 2.29 inches - from a large adult shark.
• Species: Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
• Location Found: Cooper River, South Carolina, USA
• Condition: Authentic, no repairs or restoration
  
  

This 100% authentic and unrepaired fossil Great White Shark Tooth was sourced from a river in the state of South Carolina, USA. Here scuba divers brave limited visibility (sometimes absolutely ZERO visibility) to feel around the muddy bottoms by hand to recover these timeless treasures. Dangers faced in the recovery of these teeth include the terrible visibility, very strong river currents, unseen obstacles, boat traffic, sharks, stingrays, and alligators in some locations. The divers who collect these are professional and many have decades of experience.

About the Great White and Fossilized Great White Teeth

Carcharodon carcharias is the scientific name for the world-famous Great White, one of the most iconic marine predators in history. This magnificent species evolved from the Mako lineage approximately 4 million years ago, and is still considered one of the largest and most powerful ocean hunters.
To learn more about the fascinating evolution of the Great White, check out our in-depth guide by Steve Alter:
 Evolution of the Great White – Easy Guide Modern Great Whites are protected species, but fossilized Great White teeth—like the one offered here—are millions of years old and completely legal to own or collect.

At megalodonteeth.com, we specialize in authentic fossil teeth for sale, including genuine Megalodon teeth, Great White teeth, and other prehistoric species. Each specimen tells a story of ancient oceans, evolution, and the power of nature’s design.

Origin and Rarity

Fossil Great White teeth are found worldwide, with some of the most prized specimens coming from South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and the deserts of Peru and Chile. These fossils date back to the Middle Pliocene and Pleistocene, representing millions of years of natural history.
Collectors value fossil Great White teeth based on size, color, and preservation—and specimens over 2" in length like this one are rare. Perfectly serrated edges, complete enamel, and undamaged roots significantly increase a fossil’s value and desirability.

Color variations—from deep gray to unique brown or golden tones—also make each tooth one-of-a-kind. Every authentic fossil Great White tooth for sale at megalodonteeth.com is carefully selected for quality and authenticity.