A 6-inch megalodon tooth is the trophy of the hobby. Teeth this size came from the largest megalodons, and very few survive millions of years of burial and erosion with their size intact. For many collectors, a 6-inch tooth is the centerpiece every other specimen is measured against. Every tooth in this collection is a one-of-a-kind specimen, measured and photographed individually, so the tooth you see is the tooth you receive.
Every tooth is measured by slant height, the industry standard, taken diagonally from the tip to the farthest point of the root. This collection covers teeth 6.00 inches and up. At this size, every hundredth of an inch matters, and a true 6.00-inch tooth is valued very differently from one that measures 5.95.
A common rule of thumb estimates about 10 feet of shark per inch of tooth, which would point to a megalodon around 60 feet long, near the upper end of most scientific size estimates. Tooth position in the jaw also affects size, so treat it as a rough guide.
Commercial-grade 6-inch teeth usually run about $800 to $3,000, while collector-grade teeth with strong enamel, sharp serrations, and good color can reach $3,000 to $20,000 or more.
Teeth over 6 inches make up only a tiny fraction of the megalodon teeth ever recovered, which is why they sit at the very top of the collecting market.
For a full breakdown of prices across every size, see our megalodon tooth pricing guide.
Diver-recovered teeth from offshore North Carolina, known for dark enamel, crisp serrations, and strong commercial quality.
River and offshore finds with rich blacks, browns, and grays, often with good size and solid roots.
Known for bright, high-contrast color and sharp serrations. Indonesian teeth are also frequently restored, so we always disclose it.
Florida teeth in shades of gray and black from Venice, plus the rare blues and grays Bone Valley is famous for.
The rarest and most impressive size category in megalodon collecting.
Nothing commands a shelf or display case quite like a tooth this size.
Highly desirable for advanced collectors building a collection around one standout specimen.
Every tooth in this collection is a genuine megalodon tooth and individually reviewed. Restoration is especially common on teeth this large, so any repair, restoration, or notable condition detail is clearly disclosed in the listing, and every purchase is backed by our authenticity guarantee and a 30-day return policy.
Built for big teeth. Our large megalodon tooth display stand for 5"+ teeth is made to hold heavy specimens securely, with a magnetic base that holds an information card.
