Colorful, Large 2.74" Fossil Extinct Mako - Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth from South Carolina

Species - Isurus hastalis - Extinct Mako Shark

Size - 2.74" long

Location - South Carolina, USA

Age - Pliocene-Miocene - Appx 4-7 million years old

Remarks - Discover a piece of ancient history with our colorful, large 2.74" Fossil Extinct Mako - Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth from South Carolina, USA. This remarkable specimen was unearthed during a thrilling scuba dive in a dark water river. Great shape, color and overall quality on this one.

Key Features:

• Authentic, Colorful 2.74" Fossil Extinct Mako Shark Tooth
• Origin: Southeast, USA
• Stunning and Colorful Specimen
• Exciting Find from Dark Water River Dive

100% authentic with no repair or restoration. All known geographical information will be provided to the buyer.

ABOUT THE EXTINCT MAKO AND FOSSILIZED EXTINCT MAKO TEETH

Isurus hastalis is the scientific name for the always impressive Extinct Mako. 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 Extinct Mako lineage approximately 4 million years ago, part of the fascinating evolutionary journey of ancient predatory species The teeth of the Extinct Mako and Great White are almost identical except the Extinct Mako does not have serrated cutting edges where the Great White does.

For a quick, fascinating overview of how the Great White evolved from this ancient ancestor, check out our blog:

Evolution of the Great White Shark – A Quick Guide by Steve Alter.

At megalodonteeth.com, we sell only authentic fossilized Extinct Mako teeth. Our fossil Extinct Mako teeth for sale come from ancient specimens that went extinct millions of years ago, carefully sourced and legally obtained.

These fossilized Extinct Mako teeth come in all sizes (even some over 3" long), colors, and conditions, found in all over the world (mainly from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Europe, and the deserts of Peru and Chile). Each one represents a genuine piece of prehistoric marine history — collected responsibly and backed by our authenticity guarantee.

VALUE AND COLLECTOR INSIGHT

The value of fossil Extinct Mako teeth depends on several factors — locality, size, condition, and rarity. Teeth over 2.5" are much rarer and command a premium, especially when found in perfect condition with razor-sharp cutting edges and complete enamel. Finding a flawless specimen after 4-5 million years is not common. These Extinct Mako 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.

Coloration also plays a big role. While most fossil Extinct Mako teeth are gray, some display vibrant hues and are known to be some of the more colorful teeth in existence. Different colors and locations increase their collector appeal and investment value.